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Last Updated:December 19, 2025, 08:10 IST Dense fog in northern India disrupted flights at Delhi’s IGI Airport, prompting CAT III operations and advisories from Delhi International Airport Limited and other airlines. A representative image for a flight (PTI) Airlines issued passenger advisories on Friday as dense fog enveloped large parts of northern India, disrupting flight…
Last Updated:December 19, 2025, 07:13 IST RK Puram emerged as the most polluted area with an AQI of 447, followed closely by Anand Vihar, Vivek Vihar, and Sirifort, all recording 442. A layer of smog engulfs the city after air quality deteriorated, in New Delhi. (IMAGE: PTI) Delhi continued to reel under poor air quality,…
England: A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that chronic exposure to toxic air can significantly diminish the health benefits of regular physical activity. The study analysed data from more than 1.5 million adults tracked for more than a decade in countries including the UK, Taiwan, China, Denmark and the…
Last Updated:November 27, 2025, 5:35 PM IST Bombay HC criticised authorities for blaming pollution on Ethiopian volcanic ash, highlighting consistently poor AQI and urging accountability for local environmental issues. Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after 12000 years, sending a massive ash cloud toward Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, and the Himalayas. The Bombay High Court on Thursday stated…
Last Updated:November 09, 2025, 9:51 PM IST Former J&K DGP called Delhi’s worsening air quality a humanitarian crisis, as AQI nears 400. Residents protested, urging action from the Supreme Court, Union and Delhi Government. Delhi’s air-pollution crisis has long been a product of shared negligence—regulatory, institutional, and social. (PTI file) Former Jammu and Kashmir Director…
Last Updated:November 07, 2025, 8:39 PM IST CAQM Chairman Rajesh Verma praised Punjab’s paddy stubble revolution, noting fewer farm fires and clearer skies. According to data released by the CAQM for the period between September 15 and November 3, farm fire counts in Punjab fell to 2,518 this year, a nearly 40% reduction compared to…
Last Updated:October 28, 2025, 3:31 PM IST Another round of cloud seeding may be carried out later in the evening if weather conditions permit. Aircraft for cloud seeding in Delhi took off from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Artificial rain is likely in Delhi in the next couple of hours. Delhi’s cloud seeding process to tackle air…
As soon as the festive season fades and winter slowly sets in, the air around us starts to get heavier – not just with a chill, but with rising pollution levels. For many of us, that means a scratchy throat, a persistent cough, and the constant need to clear our voice. While air purifiers and…
Last Updated:October 15, 2025, 10:23 IST Experts warn that air quality is likely to deteriorate further as winter deepens, driven largely by transport emissions and seasonal factors. Delhi Air Quality turns ‘Poor'(PTI) Delhi welcomed the first hint of winter this week, offering residents cool mornings and pleasant evenings. However, the city’s air quality has slipped…
At just seven years old, Aarav from Delhi has already spent more nights in hospitals than many patients. Each time the city’s smog thickens, his asthma flares up, leaving him struggling to breathe. Sadly, Aarav’s story is not unique. Across India’s bustling metropolitan cities, an increasing number of children are grappling with asthma and allergies….