Air Quality Index News

Delhi breathes easy! GRAP restrictions lifted as AQI sees significant improvement

On Saturday, Delhi recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 85, marking the cleanest air for the period between January 1 and March 15 in the last three years. According to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), this is also the first day in 2025 when the AQI fel...

GRAP stage 3 re-enforced in Delhi as air quality deteriorates to 'very poor'

Schools and colleges in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar will shift to hybrid classes for students up to Class V during Stage III, allowing parents and students to opt for online learning where available. ...

Delhi's air quality stays 'poor'; Smog blanket covers capital

AQI in some areas of the national capital was recorded as poor. 254 at ITO, 214 at Alipur, 216 at Chandni Chowk and 203 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at 8 am....

Delhi's air quality deteriorates further, smog poses serious health risks

The 11-point action plan under Stage III includes increased road sweeping, intensified water sprinkling with dust suppressants in high-traffic areas, and enhanced public transport services with differential pricing to encourage off-peak travel....

Delhi shifts primary schools to online mode due to escalating pollution levels

The CAQM has urged citizens to follow the guidelines under Stage III, including choosing cleaner modes of transport, working from home when possible, and avoiding the use of coal and wood for heating....

‘Where is Union Environment Minister?’: AAP slams Centre over rising pollution level

Delhi’s AQI plummeted to the ‘severe plus category’, reaching 460 on Friday morning. Amid which, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has slamme...

Delhi AQI reaches 460 today: Here are top updates on Delhi-NCR pollution level

Amid Delhi being in severe category, the Delhi government has declared all government and private primary schools closed for two days – Friday and S...

Delhi, Noida air quality remains 'very poor'; AQI in national capital at 322

The air quality index in Delhi stands at 322, while it stands at 324 in Noida, as per SAFAR-India's latest report on Monday....

Air quality in Delhi improves to 'moderate' category; AQI stands at 190

As per SAFAR-India, the air quality stands at 190 this morning in areas including Signature Bridge and Akshardham....

What has been CM Kejriwal’s ‘most difficult task’ in his tenure? Read here

Just a day after Environment Ministry said that the national capital has registered the highest number of good to moderate air quality days this ye...