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600 advanced machines to curb air pollution in Delhi soon

June 17, 2025, 05:45 PM - 3 min read

The Delhi government will soon deploy over 600 advanced machines, including 460 water sprinkler vehicles, 70 mechanical road sweeping machines, and 70 litter pickers, to tackle the growing problem of air pollution across the city, officials have said.

SC refuses to relax ban on firecrackers

April 3, 2025, 05:56 PM - 2 min read

Not everybody can afford an air purifier at their residence or place of work to fight pollution, the bench said.

A thick haze envelops the India Gate, highlighting the severe air pollution in Delhi.

What’s behind Delhi's toxic air crisis?

December 21, 2024, 08:25 PM - 4 min read

Delhi's air pollution has reached catastrophic levels, with the Air Quality Index recently spiking to 485. The crisis is responsible for approximately 12,000 deaths annually. The city's pollution is exacerbated by factors like stubble burning, heavy traffic, and industrial emissions, causing severe health risks.

People wait at a railway platform in New Delhi.

GRAP-4: SC allows relaxation in curbs as Delhi AQI improves

December 5, 2024, 05:52 PM - 1 min read

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good"; 51 and 100 is "satisfactory"; 101 and 200 is "moderate"; 201 and 300 is "poor"; 301 and 400 is "very poor"; whereas between the range 401 and 500 it is "severe".

Air quality in Delhi continued to remain "very poor" on Friday.

No respite for Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'

November 29, 2024, 12:15 PM - 2 min read

An AQI between 301 and 400 is classified as "very poor", while levels above 400 are considered "severe".

Delhi's AQI improves, nears 'poor' category

November 27, 2024, 10:54 AM - 2 min read

Of the 38 monitoring stations that recorded air quality data, none reported levels in the severe category, according to the CPCB data.

Delhi's air quality slips back to 'severe' with AQI over 400

November 23, 2024, 10:22 AM - 2 min read

Delhi's air quality slipped back to the 'severe' category on Saturday morning with an AQI of 420 while the minimum temperature was recorded at 11.4 degrees Celsius.

An anti-smog gun being used to spray water droplets to curb air pollution amid smog, in New Delhi.

Delhi's anti-pollution measures extended for 3 more days

November 22, 2024, 03:00 PM - 3 min read

In a previous hearing, the court criticised the use of firecrackers and strongly rebuked the government and police, stating that "no religion supports activities that cause pollution."

Delhi airport: 14 flights diverted, many delayed due to smog

November 18, 2024, 04:45 PM - 2 min read

A total of 14 flights were diverted and many were delayed at the Delhi airport on Monday as bad weather conditions in the national capital resulted in poor visibility impacting aircraft operations, according to an official.

Vehicles ply on a road amid smog as air quality remains in 'severe' category, in New Delhi, Monday.

Delhi’s smog crisis deepens, doctors warn of health risks

November 18, 2024, 03:57 PM - 6 min read

The city's AQI was recorded at 484, the worst this season, at 8 am on Monday.

A man cycles near the India Gate amid low visibility due to smog as air quality remains in 'severe' category, in New Delhi, Monday.

Delhi: 14 flights diverted, many delayed due to bad weather

November 18, 2024, 02:44 PM - 2 min read

SpiceJet and IndiGo informed passengers through X that flights may be affected due to poor visibility conditions in the national capital.

Delhi bans BS III, IV vehicles amid 'severe' air quality

November 16, 2024, 10:40 AM - 2 min read

The air quality in the national capital was categorised as "severe" on Saturday morning, with an AQI of 407 recorded at 9 am, as indicated by the Sameer app, which offers hourly updates on the national AQI provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).