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Saturday, July 26, 2025
TopicAir pollution

Topic: air pollution

Toxic smog persists over India’s north; Delhi pollution remains severe

Pollution is a major problem every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires started illegally in Punjab and Haryana.

Watch CutTheClutter: Understanding how toxic our air is & what will fix it

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Delhi’s AQI at 494, one of the ‘worst pollution spells’ since 2022

Many localities including Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Dwarka, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Najafgarh and Patparganj record 500 AQI.

Blanket of smog envelopes parts of Delhi as AQI remains in ‘severe’ category

The AQI was recorded at 406 on 8 am Saturday morning. Health concerns include respiratory issues, eye irritation, and increased risk of cardiovascular problems.

Amid rising pollution, Delhi primary schools to stay shut, classes to shift online

Following implementation of GRAP-III measures to mitigate the effects of air pollution and worsening AQI, Delhi Metro will add 20 extra trips Friday onwards.

Toxic smog blankets north India, cuts off visibility; Delhi pollution ranks ‘severe’ 2nd day in a row

Farm fires to clear fields of paddy stubble in preparation for planting of wheat in the north has risen steadily this week to almost 2,300 on Wednesday from 1,200 Monday.

As Delhi chokes, city hospitals see surge in patients reporting ‘incessant cough, pounding headache’

At Delhi's RML Hospital, India's 1st pollution OPD, doctors said patients began trickling in from early October as pollution levels rose. They are now seeing 10-12 patients per week.

Delhi residents struggle with low visibility and breathlessness; AQI ‘very poor’ at 361

A dense layer of smog engulfed the national capital Wednesday morning; residents complained of eye irritation, runny nose and cough.

No religion encourages pollution, SC slams failure to enforce Diwali firecracker ban in Delhi

Questioning authorities, a 2-judge bench said the right to live in a pollution-free atmosphere, to safeguard one's health was a fundamental right.

Delhi’s five pollution hotspots

These five areas in Delhi see the worst air quality every winter.

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