Delhi Government Enforces Year-Round Ban On Firecrackers Starting 2025
The Delhi government has announced a year-long ban on all types of firecrackers in the national capital, effective from 1 January 2025.
Hazardous Air Quality In Delhi-NCR As Smog & Cold Wave Persist
Delhi’s air quality reached hazardous levels, with the CPCB recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 448 at 7 AM on Thursday.
Delhi-NCR’s Air Quality Remains Hazardously Poor; AQI Hits 409
Delhi-NCR’s air quality continued to remain dangerously poor for the third straight day, with the AQI in the national capital reaching 409.
Delhi Chokes Under Dense Smog As AQI Hits Hazardous Levels; Reaching 430
Delhi woke to thick smog Thursday morning as air quality remained 'severe' for a second day, with the average AQI reaching a dangerous 430.
Delhi’s Air Quality Remains In ‘Very Poor’ Category; Air Pollution Concerns Intensify Post-Diwali
On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category for the sixth consecutive day following Diwali celebrations.
Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates To ‘Very Poor’ Level
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi has dropped to the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As of 7:15 AM Monday, the 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 307.
Delhi Air quality remains ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 323
After a slight improvement the previous day, the quality of the air in Delhi and its suburbs declined again during the night, and predictions indicate that a significant improvement is unlikely in the upcoming days.
Delhi Eases Restrictions: Diesel Trucks Permitted, Air-Quality Alert Level Lowered
Neighboring areas like Ghaziabad (274), Gurugram (346), Greater Noida (258), Noida (285), and Faridabad (328) also reported "very poor" to "severe" air quality.
After rain, Delhi’s air quality improves but stays in “poor” category
Delhi's air quality improved on Saturday despite a day of light rain and strong winds that helped to lower the pollution levels
Punjab and Haryana Farmers Use Strategic Timing to Evade Crop Burning Detection
Official data shows a decrease in farm fire incidents this year, with nearly 21,000 reported between September 15 and November 7 in Punjab, a 30% drop from the same period last year.
