Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026

"toxic-air"

Situation remains grim as Delhi continues to reel under severe air pollution

According to the CPCB, the average air quality index (AQI) in the national capital till 7.30 am. was 366, which is in the 'very poor' category
Rising pollution levels in Delhi take a toll on pets, street animals

According to veterinarians, many animals are experiencing respiratory problems, with symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, vomiting and diarrhea
No relief for Delhiites from pollution, air quality remains ‘very poor’

A layer of smog covered national capital and air quality was recorded in "very poor" category with an average AQI of 358 at 9 am
Layer of smog engulfs national capital, air quality remains ‘very poor’

Data from the CPCB's Sameer App shows that air quality at Bawana and New Moti Bagh stations in severe category with readings of 409
Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, AQI reaches 387

CPCB's Sameer app data, which provides hourly AQI updates, showed that out of 38 monitoring stations, 18 were in the 'severe' category with readings above 400
Delhiites wake up to toxic air as air quality remains ‘very poor’

The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 18.0 degrees Celsius, 3.7 notches warmer than usual