Delhi Smog

Despite rain and fewer farm fires, why Delhi's October air was second worst in 5 years

November 01, 2025 10:28 am

Delhi spent nearly two-thirds of October breathing 'Poor' air or worse — 11 days in the 'Poor' category, seven in 'Very Poor' and none in the 'Good' category.

‘Gains short-lived... programmes can cost up to Rs 3 crore’: Experts on why cloud seeding may not work

October 29, 2025 6:31 pm

Delhi carried out two back-to-back cloud-seeding trials on Tuesday, hoping to trigger light showers that could scrub pollutants from the air

Delhi to ban entry of non-BS-VI compliant commercial goods vehicles registered outside city from November 1

October 28, 2025 2:41 am

According to the notice, BS-IV commercial goods vehicles will be permitted to enter Delhi up to October 31, 2026, as a transitional measure

Delhi AQI: How can I protect my child from air pollution? A principal's suggestion to students, parents

October 22, 2025 2:15 pm

Our children deserve clean air — not just in classrooms, but in playgrounds and at home, and it's not just the responsibility of one stakeholder, but protecting kids is a work together to shield them from the dangers of air pollution.

Delhi gasps before Diwali as air turns toxic. Here's what the AQI forecast shows

October 19, 2025 11:19 am

Studies have previously shown that the city’s particulate matter levels spike sharply in the days leading up to and during Diwali

Expert Speak | Delhi and green crackers: 'Lower gaseous emissions and particulate matter, also cost effective'

October 12, 2025 2:06 pm

Green firecrackers do not emit more ultrafine particles, and the findings are substantiated and reported in peer-reviewed high-impact factor publications, says Dr Sadhana Rayalu

Hardlook: Smoke & Mirrors | The grey reality of Delhi’s long-running experiment with green crackers

October 12, 2025 10:52 am

Delhi green crackers news, SC firecracker ban: The grey reality of Delhi’s long-running experiment with green crackers

Water sprinklers, anti-smog guns: Delhi PWD to step up measures to curb pollution before onset of winters

October 08, 2025 2:01 am

Earlier in June, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved a 'Pollution Control and Emergency Measures' project. Under this project, the government plans to hire 250 water sprinkler machines fitted with anti-smog guns

Delhi makes anti-smog guns mandatory in high-rise buildings to curb air pollution

May 31, 2025 10:58 am

The direction issued by Delhi Environment Department has to be implemented by agencies, including MCD, Delhi Development Authority, and Central Public Works Department.

Top 10 most polluted Indian cities (2024-25): Delhi tops the list, Byrnihat ranked worst globally

March 13, 2025 8:12 am

Most Polluted Indian Cities (2024-25): According to the latest IQAir report, Delhi stands out as the most polluted capital globally and the most polluted cosmopolitan city in India, with the highest overall AQI of 108.3 in 2024.

Delhi witnesses heavy smog as air quality turns ‘severe’

December 05, 2022 2:57 pm

The air quality index in several parts of the city was between 350 and 400 on Monday, meaning it was "very poor", according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Delhi smog: As AQI hits 'severe', haze descends over National Capital

October 29, 2022 2:04 pm

50 shades of grey: How capital is choking under 'severe' air quality for 5 days now

November 09, 2020 8:01 pm

The blanket of smog over Delhi thickened on Monday, reducing visibility in parts of the city to just 400 metres as the air quality remained "severe" for the fifth consecutive day.

Easily available in your kitchen, these foods will help keep pollution-related ailments at bay

November 08, 2019 9:07 am

While the latest updates say that the air quality has improved in Delhi NCR, the pollution levels continue to remain high. But worry not as these foods will help keep you fit.

India vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka players wear face masks at Feroz Shah Kotla due to Delhi pollution

December 03, 2017 2:53 pm

Sri Lankan players were seen wearing face masks at Feroz Shah Kotla during the second day of the third Test because of the alarming level of smog in Delhi.

Delhi Clears Up After 10 Days Of Smog

June 22, 2020 6:29 pm