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Data dressing will not help in fight against pollution
Placing CAAQMS in sanitised, low traffic areas paints an unrealistically optimistic picture of Delhi’s air -- a dangerous form of self-deception
Published on Apr 26, 2025 09:06 AM IST
40.2°C: Delhi sweats in a heatwave
The 40.2°C recorded on Monday was logged at the Safdarjung observatory — Delhi’s base weather station — which was five notches above the normal for this time of the year
Published on Apr 08, 2025 09:19 AM IST
Nepal’s air pollution is worse than ever. Is it safe to travel?
Travel warning: Nepal’s air quality declared ‘hazardous’, tourists put on alert. Here’s what you must know.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 01:55 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kathmandu [nepal]
Can the new government break Delhi’s pollution cycle?
This article is authored by Arun Duggal, founder, Centre of Excellence for Research in Climate Change and Air Pollution (CERCA), IIT Delhi.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 04:14 PM IST
Arun Duggal
Delhi’s AQI remains ‘poor’ as maximum temp likely to hover between 38-40°C
The minimum temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 17.7°C, which was 0.4°C above normal and 1.7°C more than a day ago
Published on Mar 26, 2025 11:12 AM IST
Delhi AQI drops below 100: Residents say, all we could breathe is freshness!
The Capital's improved Air Quality Index called for celebrations from Delhiites who expressed their joy on social media.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 12:49 PM IST
Delhi breathes cleanest air in Jan-March period in 3 years; GRAP fully lifted
The Commission for Air Quality Management also revoked the curbs under Stage 1 of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP) in view of the improved air quality.
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 09:57 PM IST
Humidity causes underestimation of Delhi's pollution by up to 20 per cent: study
Delhi’s humid could result in an underestimation of the city's PM1 pollution by up to 20 per cent, according to a new study.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:22 PM IST
PTI |
Delhi sees season’s hottest day with mercury at 35°C
Base weather station Safdarjung recorded a maximum of 34.8°C — six degrees above normal for this time of the year.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 04:59 AM IST
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates; mercury expected to go up to 33-35°C
An average air quality index (AQI) of 238 (poor) was recorded at 9am on Tuesday compared to 197 (moderate) at 4pm on Monday
Published on Mar 11, 2025 10:02 AM IST
Mercury spike continues, air quality may worsen in Delhi
Delhi's temperatures are set to rise to 35°C on Tuesday, with light rain expected later in the week. Air quality improved but may worsen again.
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 07:39 AM IST
Delhi AQI slips into ‘poor’, Grap-1 reimposed
The 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 202 at 4pm. AQI is expected to remain in the “poor” category over the next few days
Published on Mar 08, 2025 05:30 AM IST
25 comedians talk funny about air pollution
Denial taken to absurd heights and razor-sharp wit laid bare the bizarre new normal Mumbaiites are being forced to adapt to. This was Mumbai’s first-ever stand-up comedy show on air pollution
Published on Mar 01, 2025 08:18 AM IST
GRAP 2 restrictions lifted in Delhi | What's allowed, what's still not
Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 186 at 4 pm, significantly below the 300-mark that triggers Stage 2 restrictions.
Updated on Feb 24, 2025 06:36 PM IST
Delhi sees fourth straight day of moderate air quality
IMD has forecast the minimum temperature to stay between 11-13 °C on Sunday and Monday and then increase to 17-19 °C by next Thursday
Published on Feb 22, 2025 10:32 PM IST
AQI still ‘moderate’ as respite from air pollution continues
Strong winds will persist on Saturday, maintaining the moderate AQI, but a slowdown in wind speed on Sunday may push pollution back to the “poor” category.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 04:45 AM IST
Delhi AQI still ‘poor’, may improve by Thursday; minimum temperature at 11.6°C
Delhi recorded the warmest day of the year so far on Tuesday, with the maximum touching 29.7°C — six notches above normal.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 09:14 AM IST
Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’, mercury expected to go up to 29°C
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said an average air quality index (AQI) of 285 (poor) was recorded at 9am on Tuesday compared to 271 at 4pm on Monday
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 09:47 AM IST
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘poor’ zone; min temp rises to 9.7°
On Sunday, Delhi recorded the warmest day of the year as the maximum touched 27.4°C, four degrees above normal
Published on Feb 10, 2025 09:25 AM IST
Bryan Johnson responds to criticism from India with Taare Zameen Par meme
Bryan Johnson made his point when he chose to walk out midway from Nikhil Kamath's podcast over bad AQI. He has now chosen to further engage, Bollywood style
Published on Feb 08, 2025 05:46 PM IST
Ghatkopar records ‘very poor’ air quality
On Friday, the city recorded an overall air quality index of 155, with Ghatkopar in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 303, as per the 4pm report released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Bryan Johnson's walkout from Nikhil Kamath's podcast termed 'overkill' by fans
Earlier this week it came to light that Bryan Johnson walked out mid-session from Nikhil Kamath's podcast over bad AQI. Yes, this is as dramatic as it sounds
Published on Feb 05, 2025 03:19 PM IST
Bryan Johnson left Nikhil Kamath podcast over a rash: Can pollution affect skin?
Yes, air pollution can cause skin breakouts, rashes, and irritation, as well as eye and throat burning. Here's what you need to know.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:57 AM IST
Delhi weather: City receives light rainfall, AQI improves slightly
The rainfall is likely to disappear on Wednesday, February 5, with increasing levels of fog to be expected in the national capital.
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 08:20 AM IST
Dense fog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains 'very poor'
There was a chill in the early hours today with temperature recorded at 11.2 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Published on Feb 01, 2025 10:30 AM IST
ANI | , New Delhi
Delhi fog today: Visibility near zero in NCR; airport issues advisory
The DND flyover had near zero visibility as thick blankets of fog engulfed the capital and NCR regions on Saturday morning.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 09:56 AM IST
Delhi faces thick fog as AQI rises to 381; rain predicted on Feb 3
The IMD predicts moderate fog for two days and rain on February 3 in Delhi. Temperatures are expected to range from 8°C to 26°C.
Published on Jan 30, 2025 09:25 AM IST
ANI |
Delhi to experience foggy conditions till Jan 31, AQI in 'very poor' category
Delhi on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 7.6 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Published on Jan 29, 2025 10:20 AM IST
ANI |
Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 revoked in NCR as rain improves AQI to ‘very poor’
The CAQM order said IMD predicted that the AQI is likely to remain in the lower end of the 'very poor' category in the coming days.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 12:15 PM IST
Delhi fog: 41 trains delayed, AQI spikes to 'very poor' level
The air quality in Delhi, which had improved to ‘poor’ level over the last two days, dropped to ‘very poor’ category on Sunday morning.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 08:02 AM IST