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The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) at 4 pm on Tuesday was 351 (very poor), up from 345 on Monday. As air pollution levels rose the day after Diwali, the Delhi government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had "forced" farmers in Punjab to burn stubble to foul the capital's air. The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) at 4 pm on Tuesday was 351 (very poor), up from 345 on Monday. At a press conference, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sin ...Read More >
Bathinda: Amidst the ongoing debate over the contribution of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana to the worsening air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) at the onset of winter, Climate Trends, a research-based consultancy, has analysed centrally sourced data about the impact of stubble burning on Delhi's PM2.5. This comparative analysis covers Oct 2024 versus Oct 2025.The data underscores that reducing farm fires alone can yield immediate benefits, but structural air quality gains re ...Read More >
New Delhi: When the air quality station at RK Puram reached peak PM2.5 levels of 1,476 micrograms per cubic metre around midnight, its real-time hourly data went missing from Delhi Pollution Control Committee's website for five hours. The data was available again from 6am, showing a downward trend at 1,187ug/m3, followed by 1,064ug/m3 at 7am. Experts alleged that several stations of DPCC, Central Pollution Control Board and India Meteorological Department stopped showing hourly data after PM10 a ...Read More >
New Delhi: In response to worsening air quality, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has rolled out an aggressive action plan to combat pollution across Lutyens' Delhi. The initiative includes procuring a set of new cleaning machines, deploying advanced cleaning equipment and expanding dust suppression systems. NDMC vice-chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal said the civic body is in the process of procuring 13 new mechanical road sweepers (MRS) by Dec-end. "The new machines include five CNG-operated MRS ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has accused former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of appeasement politics, alleging that he "deliberately banned firecrackers in Delhi to garner the votes of a particular community, to appease them". Addressing a press conference, Sirsa hit out at AAP over its allegations that BJP government was under pressure from cracker manufacturers. "They (AAP) are deliberately bringing Diwali, Sanatana Dharma, and ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Air quality in the Capital police station area in the city was the worst post the bursting of crackers during Diwali on Monday night, according to data from the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB). Its air quality index (354) was 354, which corresponds to 'very poor'.At IRC Village in Nayapalli, Palasuni and Unit VIII, the prominent pollutant, particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) exceeded the permissible limits to a huge extent between 7 pm and 10 pm. The permissible limit of PM2 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 21 (UNI) Delhiites woke up to a hazy morning a day after Diwali as the city's air quality plunged to the 'severe' category on Tuesday. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded the worst air among all metros following a night of festive celebrations. At 4 p.m., Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 351, placing it in the 'very poor' category. Mumbai followed next, with PM2.5 as the main pollutant and an A ...Read More >
New Delhi- Delhi recorded its worst post-Diwali air quality in four years on Tuesday, with PM2.5 levels peaking at 675 micrograms per cubic metre late Monday night. The city was enveloped in a thick grey haze as pollution levels surged sharply following Diwali celebrations, while the BJP government blamed stubble burning in Punjab rather than firecrackers. The city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) on Diwali reached 345, higher than last year's 330, and remained above 350 for several ho ...Read More >
India's capital New Delhi was shrouded in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum. New Delhi and its sprawling metropolitan region -- home to more than 30 million people -- are regularly ranked among the world's most polluted capitals, with acrid smog blanketing the skyline each winter. Cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly mix of emissions from crop burning, factor ...Read More >
An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered 'poor', 201 to 300 'very poor', and above 300 is classified as 'severe'. Kolkata and Howrah's air quality deteriorated sharply on Kali Puja night as firecrackers were burst beyond the permissible hours of 8 pm to 10 pm, flouting guidelines issued by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) and police, environmentalists said on Tuesday. A WBPCB official said while the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 186 PM 2.5 at Victoria Memorial in the city, it ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A thick blanket of smog engulfed Bhubaneswar following Diwali celebrations as the air quality levels plummeted last evening, reducing visibility to 500 metres by 9.30 pm. The air quality in the city plunged into the "severe" category, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 657 at 7 pm. According to CPCB, the AQI in the state capital was at a 'satisfactory' 54 at 4 pm. Areas like Rasulgarh, Baramunda and Patia were covered with firecracker smoke and rising particulates, ...Read More >
Delhi AQI Level: Delhi residents woke up on Tuesday to heavy grey haze darkening the city skies, reduced visibility and the air quality in the 'red zone' after many celebrated Diwali last night by bursting firecrackers beyond the two-hour limit set by the Supreme Court. According to a Central Pollution Control Bureau (CPCB) bulletin, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 'very poor', with a reading of 352 at 8 am. It was 346 at 5 am, 347 at 6 am and 351 at 7 am. The toxic choked smog sky seemed ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Thick smog blanketed India's capital on Tuesday, a day after millions celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali with fireworks that sent air pollution levels soaring to hazardous levels across the city. Revelers in New Delhi burst firecrackers late into Monday night, filling the air with smoke and fine particles that mixed with seasonal pollution and stagnant weather conditions. By Tuesday morning, the city's Air Quality Index had climbed above 350 in several neighborhoods, a le ...Read More >
Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolising the victory of light over darkness. Diwali, derived from the word "Deepavali", meaning "a row of lights", is typically celebrated by socialising and exchanging gifts. The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. Shoppers crowded markets to buy flowers, lanterns and candles. The ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Diwali, derived from the word "Deepavali," meaning "a row of lights," is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. Shoppers crowded markets to buy flowers, lanterns a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI(AP) -- Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Diwali, derived from the word "Deepavali," meaning "a row of lights," is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. Shoppers crowded markets to buy flowers, lanterns a ...Read More >
New Delhi and its sprawling metropolitan region -- home to more than 30 million people -- are regularly ranked among the world's most polluted capitals, with acrid smog blanketing the skyline each winter. Cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly mix of emissions from crop burning, factories and heavy traffic. But pollution has also spiked due to days of fireworks set off to mark Diwali, the major Hindu festival of lights, which culminates on Monday night. The Supreme ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 20 -- India's capital New Delhi was shrouded in a thick, toxic haze today as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organisation's recommended daily maximum. New Delhi and its sprawling metropolitan region -- home to more than 30 million people -- are regularly ranked among the world's most polluted capitals, with acrid smog blanketing the skyline each winter. Cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly mix of emissions from cro ...Read More >
Noida: The city's air quality slipped to 'very poor' at 329 on Sunday, a day before Diwali, against 293 in the 'poor' category a day prior. Greater Noida also noted a slight deterioration but air quality remained 'poor' with an AQI of 287 from Saturday's 248. Neighbouring Ghaziabad was worst off, remaining in the 'very poor' category on Sunday at 334 - a slight deterioration from 324 the previous day.Meanwhile, Delhi's AQI was recorded in the 'poor' category on Sunday at 296. Noida's station-wis ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The impact of additional emissions due to firecrackers on Diwali is likely to stay in the air through most of the week due to calm wind conditions, with no respite from extremely toxic air likely until at least Friday, weather analysts said.According to the forecast by the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS), further deterioration of air quality to the higher end of the 'very poor' category is expected by Diwali day, and to 'severe' levels by Tuesday."The air quality is very like ...Read More >
A Supreme Court order permitting green cracker sales in Delhi-NCR may lead to a 40% increase in families bursting firecrackers this Diwali. A study indicates 34% of surveyed families plan to burst crackers, with half potentially using regular ones alongside green options. This relaxation raises concerns about regular fireworks making a comeback despite environmental restrictions. The Supreme Court order, allowing the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR region, may increase the numb ...Read More >
Bathinda: Punjab recorded 33 incidents of stubble burning on Saturday -- the highest single-day count so far in the ongoing paddy harvesting season -- bringing the total number of farm fire cases to 241. Tarn Taran district reported the most cases, with 23 incidents in the last 24 hours.In comparison, the state had reported 1,348 cases by this date in 2024 and 1,407 in 2023, indicating a significant decline this season.Of the 241 cases reported till October 18, Tarn Taran accounted for 88, follo ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) Chairman Dr P Krishnaiah has appealed to the public to celebrate the Diwali festival with 'green crackers' avoiding noise and air pollution. In a press release on Saturday, Krishnaiah urged the firecracker manufacturers and sellers to manufacture and sell eco-friendly crackers, and requested public cooperation to make the festival celebration free from air pollution and safe. The APPCB has already issued a circular to all district colle ...Read More >
Mumbai Air Quality Index (AQI) Level Today, 19 October 2025: The air quality index (AQI) in Mumbai was recorded at 149 on Sunday morning (October 19), marking a spike from the 136 recorded Saturday. The highest AQI was recorded in Colaba (209), closely followed by Bandra at 182. Based on past trends, the air quality in Mumbai is expected to take a steep dip in the coming months as winter nears, and wind patterns slow down. With air quality worsening, it is advised to wear masks and stay indoor ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The city's air quality showed a slight improvement on Saturday, with the air quality index (AQI) settling at 258, compared to 266 the previous day. While the average reading remained in the 'poor' category, several neighbourhoods continued to record alarming levels of pollution, led once again by Sector 51, where the AQI was 'very poor' agian at 333.Data from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that NISE Gwal Pahari registered a relatively better AQI at 194, while Vikas Sadan ...Read More >
Stage I of GRAP is implemented when the AQI exceeds 200. Stage II (Very Poor) comes into effect when it crosses 300, Stage III (Severe) at levels above 350, and Stage IV (Severe Plus) when the AQI goes beyond 400. New Delhi: Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'poor' category for the first time this season with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 211 on Tuesday ahead of Diwali. It forced Commission for Air Quality Management to impose stage I of Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) in Delhi-NCR. Th ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With the northeast monsoon turning active over Tamil Nadu and a fresh low-pressure system brewing over the southeast Arabian Sea, Chennai is poised to receive multiple spells of rain, particularly during the night and early morning hours, just when Deepavali firecracker activity peaks. While the bursting of crackers generally leads to a sharp spike in PM2.5 and nitrogen oxide levels, meteorologists say the prevailing weather conditions may help suppress pollution buildup this festive we ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Sector 51 was the most polluted part of the city with its air quality plunging into the 'very poor' zone on Friday. The monitoring station there recorded an AQI of 342, the worst in the city. Gurgaon's overall air quality deteriorated slightly to 266, up from 260 the previous day.According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Vikas Sadan station reported an AQI of 212 and NISE Gwalpahari logged 238, both in the 'poor' range. The stark difference across neighbourhoods ...Read More >
Noida: For the second day in a row, Ghaziabad recorded very poor air quality, which was also the worst in the country, even as Noida and Greater Noida breathed marginally better. On Friday, Ghaziabad's AQI was recorded at 306, showing no improvement from 307 logged a day ago. In Loni, located along the Delhi border and home to nearly 450 industrial units, AQI tipped towards the severe range at 350 at 4pm. The area was among the six pollution hotspots -- along with Sahibabad, Raj Nagar Extension, ...Read More >
Mumbai: As the festival of lights brings colour and joy to homes across the country, doctors are urging citizens to take precautions against the surge in air pollution that accompanies the celebrations. The smoke, chemicals, and fine dust released from fireworks can cause a range of health issues -- especially affecting the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Fireworks Release Toxic Particles and Heavy Metals Dr Amit Saraf, Director of Internal Medicine at Jupiter Hospital, Thane, explained th ...Read More >
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