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02 Nov

Toxic Haze Engulfs Delhi as AQI Soars Past 400; Authorities Tighten Curbs

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s air quality reached alarming levels on Sunday, plunging deep into the ‘Severe’ category with the Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 421 in several parts of the city, including the area around AIIMS, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Within a single day, pollution levels escalated sharply — Saturday’s citywide average AQI of 245 (‘Poor’) has now given way to dangerously high readings across most monitoring stations. The dense smog has drastically reduced visibility and left residents struggling with eye irritation and breathing difficulties. CPCB’s early morning bulletin showed several stations…

27 Oct

Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’ as Light Rain Expected Later

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi continues to battle poor air quality, with the city’s pollution levels lingering in the "very poor" range on Monday. While the air remains harmful to health, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain for later in the day, providing some hope for relief. As of early morning, the minimum temperature in the capital was recorded at 17.3°C, just slightly above the average for this time of year. With skies expected to be partly cloudy, the maximum temperature is forecasted to reach around 29°C. The high humidity of 94% recorded at 8:30 AM made the…

25 Oct

Delhi’s Air Still Unsafe: Slight Dip in Pollution Levels Offers Little Comfort

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital witnessed a marginal improvement in air quality on Saturday morning, but pollution levels remained in the ‘poor’ bracket, keeping Delhi-NCR residents under the lingering blanket of smog. As per the Early Warning System for Delhi, the city’s average AQI stood at 257 around 5:30 a.m. — a minor improvement from 293 on Friday. Although the air showed signs of recovery over the past 24 hours, experts warn that the relief is temporary, with stagnant weather conditions and emissions from vehicles continuing to choke the city. The haze that blanketed Delhi reduced visibility across…

24 Oct

Delhi Set to Witness First Artificial Rainfall on October 29 to Tackle Pollution

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a landmark environmental experiment, Delhi is expected to experience its first-ever bout of artificial rain on October 29, an initiative aimed at combating the city’s worsening air pollution in the aftermath of Diwali. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the development, stating that preparations are in full swing following a successful trial run over Burari, where scientists dispersed silver iodide and sodium chloride into existing clouds to test the technology. The ambitious project is the result of a collaboration between the Delhi government, IIT Kanpur, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), and the Indian Institute of Tropical…

22 Oct

Thick Haze Lingers Over Delhi as Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A blanket of haze hovered over the capital on Wednesday morning as Delhi continued to grapple with worsening air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) clocking in at 335—firmly placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI reading was recorded at 9 a.m., reflecting elevated levels of fine particulate matter in the air, which pose a significant threat to respiratory health. The grim air quality persists despite a forecast of clear skies through the day. Morning conditions saw heavy humidity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD)…

21 Oct

Delhi’s Air Quality Hits Dangerous Levels After Diwali Fireworks, Most Stations in ‘Red Zone’

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Diwali festivities in Delhi, traditionally marked by fireworks and celebrations, left the national capital grappling with severe air pollution, as most air quality monitoring stations recorded alarming figures. Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the use of only green firecrackers between 8 PM and 10 PM, the unregulated burst of firecrackers continued well beyond the designated time, sending the city’s air quality into a hazardous spiral. According to data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), a staggering 36 out of 38 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi registered pollution levels in the 'red zone,' signaling…

21 Oct

Delhi Sees Spike in Fire Emergency Calls on Diwali Night; Numbers Expected to Climb

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Diwali celebrations in the national capital led to a significant surge in fire-related emergencies, with over 170 distress calls made to the Delhi Fire Service by 11:30 PM on Monday. Authorities say the figure is likely to increase as more incidents are reported through the night. Emergency services were kept on their toes as firecrackers, oil lamps, and other festive lighting appeared to trigger multiple fire outbreaks in different parts of the city. Fire department teams were dispatched across several locations, tackling blazes that ranged from minor residential fires to more serious flare-ups. “Every year, we…

20 Oct

Toxic Smog Returns: Delhi’s Air Turns Hazardous in Pockets as Authorities Enforce Pollution Curbs

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi woke up to another grim morning on Monday as pollution levels continued to climb, pushing air quality into dangerous territory in several parts of the capital. The situation prompted officials to roll out stricter anti-pollution protocols under Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) placed the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 333 by morning — well within the ‘very poor’ category. However, localized monitoring stations revealed a much darker picture in some neighborhoods, where pollution spiked into the ‘severe’ bracket. At Anand Vihar,…

19 Oct

Delhi Starts the Day with Elevated Temperatures and Declining Air Quality

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of the capital woke up to a warmer-than-usual morning on Sunday as the city recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6°C, which is 2.2 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Humidity levels stood at 71% around 8:30 a.m., and the day is expected to remain clear, with the mercury likely to climb to a maximum of around 33°C later in the afternoon. While the skies may remain cloud-free, Delhi’s air quality offered little to be optimistic about. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) placed the city's overall…

17 Oct

Delhi’s Air Quality Dips to ‘Poor’ as Mercury Falls Below Seasonal Norm

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of the national capital experienced a noticeably cooler morning today, but the relief brought by the weather was overshadowed by a persistent decline in air quality. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city recorded a minimum temperature of 18.4°C — a notch below the usual average for this period. The day is expected to warm up to around 33°C, while humidity levels stood at 74% early in the morning, adding a slight heaviness to the otherwise pleasant start. Despite the favorable weather, Delhi’s air pollution levels remained a point of concern. The Central…