Air quality

Air pollution leaves Delhi gasping for breath ahead of Diwali

Just two days ahead of Diwali, the air quality of the national capital plunged to a 'very poor' category. At 8:30 am, the air quality index was dockin...

Friday, October 25, 2019 11:03 AM

Delhi chokes with dusty haze, air quality remains 'very poor'

Delhi is once again inching towards the worst time of the year in terms of air pollution, as the national capital's air quality is getting toxic day b...

Friday, October 18, 2019 10:57 AM

Delhi: Air quality improves to 'Moderate'

Following light rain and thunderstorm, the air pollution level in the national capital settled in the 'Moderate' category on Sunday.

Sunday, March 10, 2019 11:20 AM

Delhi breathes easy as air quality improves to 'Moderate'

After receiving rains for the two consecutive days, the air quality in Delhi significantly improved on Friday, with Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at...

Friday, February 22, 2019 12:06 PM

Rains fail to wash away pollutants, Delhi records 'very poor' air quality

Rain and a strong surface wind blew in Delhi and surrounding regions but the air quality remained in the "very poor" category in the national capital...

Thursday, February 7, 2019 11:17 AM

Delhi: Cold wave intensifies, air quality 'very poor'

Delhi's AQI was docking at 386 in the morning, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Monday, January 14, 2019 10:28 AM

Delhi gasps for breath again as air quality dips to "Very Poor"

According to Centre-run SAFAR, Delhi's AQI was docking at 382 in the morning. At Dhirpur, the AQI was 423 at 9:30 am, while in Mathura Road area it di...

Sunday, January 13, 2019 11:33 AM

Delhi's air quality worsens again, turns 'severe'

Delhi's air quality deteriorated again to severe category on Saturday due to unfavourable meteorological conditions after showing a slight improvement...

Saturday, January 5, 2019 1:37 PM

Delhi wakes up to hazy morning, air quality 'very poor'

An AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 is marked as severe/haza...

Sunday, November 18, 2018 12:06 PM

Delhi's air quality eases significantly, but relief temporary

Following light rainfall in parts of the national capital, air quality of the region has witnessed a significant improvement Delhi's Air Quality Index...

Friday, November 16, 2018 12:49 PM

Delhi's air quality marginally improves, likely to worsen post Diwali

People residing in the national capital breathed easy on Wednesday after the air quality showed slight improvement due to increased wind speed and req...

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 12:08 PM

Dust storm aftermath: Delhi's air quality worsens

Pollution levels in Delhi have spiked again, pushing the air quality of the national capital and surrounding areas from 'moderate' to 'severe category...

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 10:19 AM

Smog continues to blanket Delhi, residents face breathing problems

The city's Air Quality Index has been in the range of 700 to 1,000, making it difficult for people in the state to even breathe.

Sunday, November 12, 2017 11:43 AM

Delhi pollution: All schools to remain closed till Sunday

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said the air quality in the national capital was worsening and have directed all schools to remain closed...

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 4:22 PM

Air Quality Index lower than 300 in parts of Delhi

Air quality in Delhi was seen to be improving with Air Quality Index recorded at lower than 300.

Monday, October 23, 2017 12:18 PM