1 week ago Delhi Records 'Very Poor' Air Quality, Mumbai Sees Unusual Rain On New Year

Indias two biggest cities witnessed contrasting weather as 2026 began, with Delhi shrouded in smog and Mumbai recording early morning rainfall.

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2 w. ago Delhi Records 'Very Poor' Air Quality, Foggy Conditions Likely To Persist

The city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 355 at 9 am, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.

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2 w. ago Smog Returns To Delhi As Air Quality Slips Back Into 'Very Poor' Zone

Delhi's air quality deteriorated once againy after showing signs of improvement earlier in the week, as several parts of the national capital slipped back into the 'very poor' and 'severe' pollution...

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2 w. ago Delhi's Air Quality In 'Very Poor' Category, AQI Slips To 332

After two days of brief relief, the national capital's air quality slipped back into the 'very poor' category at 332, with several monitoring stations recording 'severe' pollution levels.

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2 w. ago Delhi Sees Slight Improvement In Air Quality, But Remains In 'Poor' Category

The national capital witnessed a marginal improvement in air quality on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling into the 'poor' category and averaging 292, according to official data.

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2 w. ago Delhi Breathes Easier After 13 Days As AQI Improves To 'Poor'

After nearly a fortnight of hazardous smog, Delhi's air quality improved to 'poor' at 271 on Wednesday on the back of stronger winds, though the conditions are forecast to worsen again.

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2 w. ago Air Purifier Sales Surge Fivefold, Traders Call For Cutting 18% GST

Trade bodies say the surge reflects a shift in public behaviour, as more people see air purifiers as a direct solution to poor air quality.

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2 w. ago Delhi AQI: At 349, Delhi records 'very poor' air; flights, trains delayed

Delhi AQI: At 349, Delhi records 'very poor' air; flights, trains delayed  Times of India

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2 w. ago Toxic Haze Hangs Over Delhi As 12 Stations Log 'Severe' Air Quality

A thick grey haze hung over the capital on Monday while the air quality settled in the 'very poor' category, with the 24-hour average AQI recorded at 373.

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2 w. ago Delhi Struggles With Very Poor Air Quality, Dense Smog Reduces Visibility

The national capital continued to reel under heavy smog on Monday morning, with air quality levels remaining in the "very poor" category and several areas slipping into "severe" pollution levels.

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2 w. ago Delhi AQI 'Severe' At 16 Places, Overall Reading In 'Poor' Category

The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 377, according to the Central Pollution Control...

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3 w. ago Thick Smog Blankets Delhi, Flight Ops Hit, Air Quality Likely To Worsen

The national capital, Delhi, woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 380, falling under the 'very poor' category.

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3 w. ago Government Says No Conclusive Evidence Ties Poor Air Quality To Lung Diseases

A Union Minister, however, acknowledged that air pollution is one of the triggering factors for respiratory ailments and associated diseases.

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3 w. ago No Conclusive Data Linking Higher AQI To Lung Diseases: Centre

There is no conclusive data establishing a direct correlation between higher air quality index (AQI) levels and lung diseases, the government has told Parliament.

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3 w. ago Delhi's Air Quality Improves Marginally, AQI 'Very Poor' At 378

The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall AQI stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data...

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