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Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply as dense smog and cold weather conditions pushed the AQI close to the severe category. Reduced wind speed and low temperatures trapped pollutants, raising health concerns and prompting advisories for vulnerable groups

Dense fog reduced visibility across Delhi as air pollution worsened, with the city’s AQI touching 384, close to the ‘severe’ category. Authorities warned of further deterioration and enforced stricter pollution-control measures.

Prolonged exposure to severe air pollution in Delhi is shortening life expectancy, increasing chronic illness and reducing productivity, experts warned. With AQI in the ‘very poor’ category, the crisis is straining healthcare systems and threatening long-term economic growth

Delhi on Thursday enforced the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule to curb air pollution, barring refuelling for vehicles without valid PUC certificates and allowing entry only for BS-VI compliant vehicles registered outside the national capital.

Taking note of severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court asked the MCD and NHAI to consider temporarily shutting or relocating nine toll plazas at the city’s borders, while permitting coercive action against older polluting vehicles

Amid severe air pollution and GRAP Stage IV restrictions, the Delhi government has directed private offices to limit physical attendance to 50 per cent, mandating work-from-home for the rest, with exemptions for essential and emergency services

At the Messi GOAT India Tour in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was met with chants of ‘AQI, AQI’ from sections of the crowd, highlighting severe air pollution in the capital, which recorded an Air Quality Index of 427–498 on Monday

Delhi-NCR woke up to dense smog as air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category, with AQI levels breaching hazardous limits and GRAP Stage-IV restrictions imposed to curb pollution.

Delhi’s air quality slipped into the hazardous range as dense smog enveloped the city, pushing the AQI to 461 and reducing visibility. Several NCR cities also recorded severe pollution, prompting health concerns and low-visibility procedures at the IGI Airport.

Delhi’s AQI improved from 335 to 299 on Thursday, moving into the ‘poor’ category. The IMD has predicted clear skies and a cold wave on Friday. Minimum temperature dipped to 5.6°C, with humidity at 92 per cent.

Delhi’s air quality slipped back into the ‘very poor’ category on Tuesday, with the city recording an AQI of 331. Several stations crossed 350 amid dense smog. Residents expressed frustration as pollution rose again despite brief improvement earlier in the week.

CJI Surya Kant said he felt unwell after a morning walk as the Supreme Court discussed shifting to virtual-only hearings due to Delhi’s severe air pollution. The court may allow online appearances, especially for lawyers above 60, as AQI remains ‘very poor’

Delhi and neighboring NCR cities continue to face ‘very poor’ air quality, with PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels far exceeding WHO limits. Health concerns rise as authorities enforce Stage-III GRAP measures, urging vulnerable residents to limit outdoor exposure.

Delhi’s air quality stayed in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday, with an AQI of 391. Eighteen monitoring stations, including Chandni Chowk and Anand Vihar, recorded ‘severe’ levels above 400. Authorities continue to urge residents to take precautions amid high pollution.

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL today on Delhi-NCR’s severe air pollution. With AQI crossing 450, stubble burning and construction activities worsen the crisis. The Court seeks state action, CAQM reports, and urges virtual hearings to reduce exposure.

The Delhi government must be consistent in implementing long-term anti-pollution measures rather than trying to nudge clouds to produce rain

Delhi’s air crisis cannot wait for miracle rains or court orders; it must build the political and institutional courage to manage its own air

The post-Diwali toxic haze in India’s national capital should serve as a stark reminder to authorities of the failure of anti-pollution measures

Health insurance companies’ proposal to up premiums by 10-15%, ostensibly due to a surge in claims in New Delhi, will set a dangerous precedent

A brief respite from the cold is anticipated on January 3 and 4. However, this relief may be short-lived as a western disturbance originating from Pakistan and Afghanistan is expected to bring heavy rain to Delhi-NCR on January 6