Topic: Air Quality

Delhi’s average AQI was recorded at 319 on Thursday morning, with no rain forecast until 15 November, weakening hopes of relief from pollution.

Firecrackers accounted for a major share of Delhi’s pollution load after Diwali, with IITM estimates showing a sharp rise in PM2.5 pollution.

People in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, have got relief after pollution levels declined following Diwali, with the city’s AQI dropping to 74.

The Supreme Court has sought details from Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on action taken against polluting vehicles in Delhi-NCR.

Bhopal's TT Nagar AQI rose from 150 to 314 between 10 pm and 3 am on Diwali night; Gwalior hit 363 as nine MP stations turned very poor.

Heavy fireworks on Diwali night affected Delhi’s air and visibility the next day, with dense haze, reduced visibility and AQI levels reaching very poor to severe categories.

Air quality in Delhi-NCR deteriorated sharply after Diwali fireworks, with several areas crossing AQI 400 and Prayagraj recording levels above 500.

Delhi’s air quality worsened after Diwali fireworks, with the average AQI at 368 and levels crossing 400 at 15 monitoring stations, according to CPCB data.

Bhopal's AQI touched 277 at Paryavaran Parisar on Diwali morning against 208 last year, as hospitals prepared for burns and breathing cases.

After air quality worsened in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali, CAQM implemented GRAP-3 restrictions, including curbs on dust-generating construction and vehicles.

Hill and southern states have relatively cleaner air, while Delhi-NCR’s pollution crisis is driven by geography, winter weather, local emissions and regional smoke.

Morning haze is likely in Delhi on November 4, with the minimum temperature expected between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius and air quality in the very poor category.

Air pollution levels rose sharply in Delhi-NCR, prompting CAQM to enforce GRAP-2 across the region with immediate effect on Monday, 2 November.

A 22-year study of 612 rainfall events in Delhi found pollution particles often return to pre-rain levels within five days, showing rain offers only temporary relief.

Delhi’s winter action plan has come into force from November 1, bringing curbs on vehicles, construction, offices and private transport to control pollution.

Weather in Delhi-NCR changed after rain, with temperatures falling, pollution easing and AQI levels dropping below 100 in several areas on October 31.

Mumbai’s air was recorded as more polluted than Delhi on some days in October 2026, raising questions about sea winds, weather conditions and local emissions.

Delhi may see a warmer-than-normal winter due to El Nino, but experts say pollution risks will remain if rain and wind activity stay weak.

Amid rising pollution in Delhi, rain is expected to bring temporary relief as the AQI reaches 229 and the weather department forecasts showers.

Delhi’s air quality worsened again after four days of relief, with the average AQI reaching 229 and Vivek Vihar recording 316 in the very poor category.