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Despite anti-pollution measures and warnings, Delhi’s air quality sharply declined on Diwali night, plunging into the ‘very poor’ category as the capital marked the festival with firecrackers, many of them green—raising fresh concerns over worsening pollution levels. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at…
Last Updated:October 20, 2025, 09:30 IST Stage I has been in force since October 14, but with Delhi-NCR’s air quality crossing 300 on Sunday, authorities triggered GRAP Stage II. Here’s what changes On Monday morning, the AQI around India Gate was recorded at 347, according to the CPCB. (Image: Getty) As Delhi wakes up to…
On Tuesday, the air quality in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) deteriorated significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 310, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. A thick layer of smog covered the city and nearby areas such as Noida, prompting authorities to enforce Stage II of the Graded Response Action…