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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicDelhi air quality

Topic: Delhi air quality

Delhi sees thin layer of fog, ‘very poor’ AQI & dipping temps, says IMD. Forecasts rain on 3 February

Authorities have set up 235 pagoda tents to provide shelter to homeless people alongside night shelters in various parts of the city.

Delhi weather disrupts flights, trains, causes delays, AQI recorded as ‘poor’

Homeless people continued to take to night shelters to escape the cold in Delhi. The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board has set up 235 pagoda tents to provide shelter to the homeless.

Delhi air quality remains ‘poor’, thin layer of smog limits visibility

According to Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's AQI was 224 at 8 am Tuesday, ranging between 254 and 214 in different parts of the national capital.

No respite from pollution woes as Delhi sees 6th consecutive day of ‘very poor’ air quality

Early Friday morning, Delhi’s air quality index was recorded at 329.The city also witnessed season’s coldest night so far with the night time temp dropping to 9.5 degrees Celsius.

Delhi AQI remains ‘very poor,’ residents complain of eye irritation and breathing difficulties

Delhi residents attribute the key reason for the rising pollution levels to the increased number of vehicles running even after government restrictions.

Delhi hasn’t had a ‘good’ air day in over a year, you may have to wait till 2025

Cleanest air recorded this year in Delhi was on 13 September, when AQI touched 52. Levels of ultrafine particulate matter or PM2.5 are increasing every year.

Delhi’s toxic smog is choking the cops on the streets. N95 masks, handkerchiefs ‘not enough’

Several officers on daily duty continue to suffer from cough, throat aches & burning eyes. Health experts argue exposure to pollution can lead to permanent lung damage & more.

Delhi AQI at 424 today, dips from ‘severe plus’ to ‘severe’ category

13 trains are running late and 9 have been rescheduled as a thick layer of smog engulfs parts of the city.

SC says govt ‘constitutionally obligated to ensure pollution-free environment’. The Delhi AQI case so far

The top court Monday ordered the implementation of GRAP IV measures across all states in NCR until further orders, even if AQI drops below 300.

SC directs Delhi-NCR states to implement GRAP 4, curbs to continue even after AQI falls below 450

The apex court directed Delhi-NCR states to decide on physical classes for students up to class 12 and set up a complaint mechanism for violations of Stage 4 GRAP restrictions.

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