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NEW DELHI: At least 126 flights were cancelled on Tuesday as low visibility continued to disrupt operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport for a second consecutive day. An official from Delhi International Airport Limited confirmed 49 departures and 77 arrivals were called off due to dense fog and poor visibility during morning hours. The airport issued a fog advisory early Tuesday, warning travellers of possible delays and further disruptions. Hundreds of flights were also cancelled or delayed on Monday after thick smog blanketed the Indian capital and its outskirts. - Bernama-Xinhua
New Delhi: Flight operations across north India were disrupted on Monday morning (December 15), after dense fog and smog reduced visibility, with Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport being among the worst affected. Several flights faced delays, cancellations and diversions as airlines adjusted schedules to ensure safety amid deteriorating weather conditions. Flights delayed and cancelled as visibility drops At Delhi airport alone, more than 75 flights were impacted, including around 40 cancellations and four diversions. Poor visibility during the early morning hours slowed aircraft m ...Read More >
The High Commission has asked its nationals to follow the advisory issued by Delhi authorities, urging residents to stay indoors, especially children and those with respiratory or cardiac ailments, and to use masks if stepping out. As Delhi air pollution rose to an alarming level along with foggy conditions in the city, the Singapore High Commission issued an advisory for its nationals living in Delhi-NCR on Monday. Referring to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)'s decision to invo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Delhi's Environment Minister on Wednesday said that the Delhi government is continuously working to improve the air quality in the capital and also stated that there will now be 50% work from home implemented as well. "The pollution level in Delhi is very high. The next few days are not expected to be much better compared to last year's figures, so we are making every effort to improve the situation... We are continuously working to improve air quality in the coming week. There will be 50% work from home in Delhi, which is a significant step. Starting tom ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Smog persisted across Delhi on Wednesday, with air quality falling in the 'very poor' category, slightly improving from a day before. The forecasts, meanwhile, predict the air quality to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories in the coming days. It is likely to remain in either of the two categories over the next six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 334 at 4 pm on Wednesday, improving from 354 on Tuesday, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showe ...Read More >
Delhi residents breathed easier Thursday as air quality improved to 'moderate' after a month of severe pollution. The AQI dropped to 161, though some areas still experienced 'poor' air quality. Cooler temperatures and mist accompanied the improved air, with the minimum temperature reaching 9 degrees Celsius. The Supreme Court maintained GRAP-IV restrictions, demanding compensation for construction workers from NCR states.Residents in Delhi took a sigh of relief on Thursday as the air quality inde ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 21 (ANI): As the nation celebrated Diwali on Monday, Telangana's fire department witnessed a surge in emergency calls, with a total of 44 incidents reported throughout the day. A major fire broke out at Arene Life Sciences Private Limited in the Sangareddy Industrial area, after which the fire services responded immediately. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, October 21, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winning Numbers Released, Know When and Where To Check Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. Two fire vehicles from Sadhasivapet and Sangareddy re ...Read More >
The 24-hour AQI clocked in at 461, recording one of the worst Decembers ever documented. High moisture levels, cool temperatures, and stagnant winds conspired to keep pollutants hovering low, dimming the sky. A dense blanket of fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, severely reducing visibility across roads and disrupting normal movement, while the region continued to grapple with toxic air quality in the 'severe-plus' category. The deteriorating weather and pollution conditions also impacte ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 328 at around 8 am, keeping it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality improved slightly compared to Tuesday, as the AQI was 354 at 4 pm. However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in toxic smog, and the overall air quality continues to be poor. Anand Vihar was shrouded in thick smog, with an AQI of 341, placing it in the 'very ...Read More >
New Delhi: The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 328 at around 8 am, keeping it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Details The air quality improved slightly compared to Tuesday, as the AQI was 354 at 4 pm. However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in toxic smog, and the overall air quality continues to be poor. Anand Vihar was shrouded in thick smog, with an AQI of 341, placing it in the 'very poor' category. A ...Read More >
Delhi Weather Update: Delhi experienced dense fog on Thursday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting a minimum temperature of 7°C. The fog led to the implementation of low-visibility procedures at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), although flights continued to operate as scheduled. The weather forecast for the coming days indicates that dense fog will persist in the early morning and late-night hours on December 26 and 28. The IMD also predicts partly cloudy skies, with the possibility of very light rain or drizzle during the evening or night. As of Thursd ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 21: A day after Diwali, the national capital city New Delhi woke up to thick and heavy layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to the 'Very Poor' category on Tuesday morning, with most of the monitoring stations marked in the 'Red Zone' of pollution. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 350 as of 8 am today. As per the CPCB, Bawana recorded AQI of 423 as of 8 am, Jahangirpuri had an AQI of 407 and Wazirpur with an AQI 408 remains the worst hit areas with air quality falling under 'Severe' catego ...Read More >
Supreme Court seeks holistic solution as counsel cites emergency-level emissions, faulty detection and urgent need to shift sowing cycles. The Supreme Court on Monday, while hearing a plea on stubble burning that has worsened air quality in Delhi-NCR, said the Centre must craft a long-term pollution-control plan that brings all stakeholders on board. "The solution cannot be just imposing restrictions for one or two months, but should be long-term," noted Chief Justice BR Gavai. Gavai added mea ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi woke up to the coldest December morning on Wednesday as the minimum temperature dropped to 4.9 degree Celsius. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature was recorded 4.9 degree Celsius in Safdarjung area while it was 6.2 degree Celsius in Palam. A thin layer of fog covered several parts of the city today as the morning chill remained till around 9 am. Smog and mist conditions with predominant surface winds from the northwest direction with a speed of eight to ten km per hour are prevailing in the city resulting in the temperature drop, as p ...Read More >
New Delhi: A day after Diwali, the national capital woke up to a thick layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to the 'Very Poor' category on Tuesday morning, with most monitoring stations flashing red on the pollution map. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 350 as of 8 am. The worst-affected areas were Bawana (AQI 423), Jahangirpuri (407), and Wazirpur (408), all falling under the 'Severe' category. Other key locations recorded high pollution levels as well -- Anand Vihar (358), Ashok Vihar (389), Burari Crossing ( ...Read More >
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Delhi Air Pollution: The national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 329, placing it in the very poor category at 7 am on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Morning visuals showed a thick blanket of toxic smog enveloping roads, buildings and major traffic corridors across the city. While stronger winds and thinning fog led to a slight improvement in pollution levels, the air remained unsafe, particularly for children, the elderly and those with respiratory ailments. ALSO READ: Weather Report Today: Severe Cold Wave, Dense Fog Grips North ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 21 (ANI): As the festive lights of Diwali fade, a thick blanket of smog engulfs the skies, with air pollution levels rising sharply across major cities in Rajasthan, Delhi and other states. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Rajasthan stood at 243 as of 8 am today. Bhiwadi recorded the highest AQI in the state at 318, while Ajmer Civil Lines reported 228, Kota 227, and Udaipur 220 all falling in the "poor" category. Baran registered an AQI of 207, Hanumangarh 253, Bikaner 231, and Churu 220. Also ...Read More >
Northeastern India is currently braving a significant chill, as various locations in Assam experience a substantial drop in temperatures. A thick blanket of fog is forecasted to envelop Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram over the next day. Meanwhile, dry conditions are set to linger across seven northeastern states, with light to moderate fog likely in some areas. Guwahati: Mercury levels dropped noticeably across the northeast, with the biggest declines below normal in several pla ...Read More >
The overall (AQI) was recorded at 328 around 8 am, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, but pollution levels remained firmly in the "very poor" category, with a thick layer of smog continuing in major parts of the national capital. The overall (AQI) was recorded at 328 around 8 am, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The improvement was marginal in comparison to Tuesday, when the AQI was reported at 354 at around 4 pm. Despite the drop, several parts of the city remained under toxic haze, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday morning issued a fog advisory, warning passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations amid reduced visibility in the national capital. Tweet In a post shared on X at around 6:06 AM, Delhi Airport said, "Flight operations are steadily recovering, but disruptions may persist for certain departures and arrivals." Travellers were advised to contact their respective airlines directly for accurate and timely updates on flight schedules. The airport also assured passengers that ground staff and personnel were deployed acr ...Read More >
Delhi-NCR recorded a maximum temperature of 37°C on April 2 with clear skies and no storm activity. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for April 4, forecasting rain and gusty winds Delhi-NCR weather conditions continue to fluctuate, with successive western disturbances bringing spells of rain to the region. While showers are occurring repeatedly, they are not expected to significantly impact temperatures at present. According to forecasts, rainfall is likely between April 3 and April 5. However ...Read More >
As the air quality index in Delhi continues to worsen, the residents of the capital are speaking up. During Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's event at Arun Jaitley stadium, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta was met with chants of 'AQI, AQI', A viral video showed a section of the crowd chanting 'AQI', 'AQI'. The unexpected greeting for CM Gupta comes amid the rising levels of air pollution in Delhi. The chants also come amid a sharp drop in visibility and haze-obscured skyline in Delhi as the c ...Read More >
IndiGo cancelled flights December 17: IndiGo flight cancellations continued on Wednesday at the Chennai Airport due to dense fog conditions and bad weather. A total of 11 flights, including arrival and departure, were cancelled at the Chennai Airport today. IndiGo has also issued an advisory for passengers that flight operations will be affected today. Due to the adverse weather conditions, reduced visibility and slower flight movements expected today as misty winter skies blanket North and East ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 328 at around 8 am, keeping it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality improved slightly compared to Tuesday, as the AQI was 354 at 4 pm. However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in toxic smog, and the overall air quality continues to be poor. Also Read | 'Agar Mai Aapki Dhoti...': Rakhi Sawant Fumes Over 'UP CM' Nitish Kumar ...Read More >
New Delhi: With a sharp drop in visibility and haze-obscured skyline on Monday paired with the Air Quality Index touching 498 in the morning, and settling at 427 by the evening, in the hazardous "severe" zone, the national capital Delhi choked under a thick blanket of smog leading to cancellation of over 60 flights and five diverted at Delhi airport due to poor visibility conditions. Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X shortly after 10 am that flight operations are still impacted due to dense fog. In view of the prevailing high AQI in the city, the Delhi government also directed sc ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- A thick layer of smog and dense fog covered the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) on the morning of Dec 15, pushing air quality into the "severe" range and affecting flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Several flights were delayed after visibility dropped sharply due to the fog. This was the first major spell of winter fog in the national capital this season, according to Indo-Asian News Service. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, stood at 457 at 6am local time, data from the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi showed. Visibility fell in many part ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday morning issued a fog advisory, warning passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations amid reduced visibility in the national capital.In a post shared on X at around 6:06 AM, Delhi Airport said, "Flight operations are steadily recovering, but disruptions may persist for certain departures and arrivals."Travellers were advised to contact their respective airlines directly for accurate and timely updates on flight schedules.The airport also assured passengers that ground staff and personnel we ...Read More >
The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Ce ...Read More >
Delhi Air Quality update: In a big relief for Delhiites, air quality in the national capital witnessed a marginal improvement on Wednesday, with the average AQI jumping to 'very poor' category, even as a thick layer of smog persisted across the city. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 334 at 4 pm on Wednesday, compared to 354 on Tuesday. As per data from CPCB's Sameer app, 29 of Delhi's 39 active monitoring stations logged an AQI in the 'very poor' air quality, while the remaining stations reported 'poor' leve ...Read More >
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Delhi's catastrophic air pollution was thrust into global spotlight this week as heavy smog disrupted flights, forced schools into hybrid mode, and overshadowed a highly publicised visit by football icon Lionel Messi. Air quality in the Indian capital deteriorated sharply over the weekend, prompting authorities to impose emergency restrictions. Several monitoring stations recorded air quality index readings at or near the maximum level of 500 on Monday morning, placing Delhi firmly in the "seve ...Read More >
Delhi AQI today: As winter sets in, a thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital Delhi on Wednesday morning. The city's air quality remains in the 'Very Poor' category, with an AQI of 376 at 7 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). According to CPCB, the AQI, which ranges from 0 to 500, is divided into six categories, each reflecting the level of pollution and associated health risks. As winter sets in, a thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital ...Read More >