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Season's worst Delhi air at AQI 366, to enter ‘severe’ category soon

A haze seen covering the sky in Delhi on Sunday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 03, 2025 06:47 AM IST

'Everyone can't leave Delhi, but...': Doctor's advice as AQI keeps worsening

A man on the lawns of Kartavya Path amid a thick layer of smog as the AQI keeps rising in the national capital. Delhi's air quality was in the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories in most places on Sunday, November 2.
Updated on Nov 02, 2025 05:59 PM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 1 November 2025

Gram it: That's how Delhiites are trying to find colour in the smoggy environs of the Capital. A view of the bright sadabahar flowers with the India Gate hidden in the plunging air quality is a perfect example to narrate this state of mind. Delhi’s air quality remained ‘poor’ on Saturday as it recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 233 at 7am on, according to data from the Sameer app developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Published on Nov 01, 2025 11:46 AM IST

Delhi winter unsuitable for cloud seeding, reveals study amid pollution woes

Smog on a winter morning. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 01, 2025 09:00 PM IST

Delhi bans entry of commercial goods vehicles below BS-IV norms from November 1

An anti-smog gun sprays water droplets to curb air pollution as air quality deteriorates across northern India, at North Campus, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
Published on Oct 31, 2025 09:49 PM IST

Delhi's AQI remains in ‘poor’ category, major locations record ‘very poor’ air

New Delhi, India - Oct. 29, 2025: Mist sprayers sprinkling water to settle down dust particles and amid heavy smog and pollution, at Goptnath Sadar Bazar Road in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. (Photo by RAJ K RAJ / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Oct 30, 2025 12:10 PM IST

No cloud seeding in Delhi today, announces IIT Kanpur. Here's why

A Cessna aircraft was used for cloud-seeding trial over parts of Delhi on Tuesday.
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 12:19 PM IST

Eye surgeon says pollution and screen time is driving dry eye cases in Delhi

Delhi's poor air quality is causing dry eyes among the city's residents.
Published on Oct 28, 2025 02:59 PM IST

Delhi air turns ‘very poor’ after witnessing slight improvement | Check AQI here

People walk amid smog as the air quality in Delhi worsens.
Updated on Oct 26, 2025 12:02 PM IST

Pulmonologist shares simple tips to protect your eyes and lungs from pollution

Amidst the rising pollution, it is important to take care of your eyes and lungs.
Published on Oct 26, 2025 03:02 PM IST

Delhi pollution turns ‘severe' after two days of Diwali celebrations | Check AQI

Commuters travel as mist sprayers are installed to control air pollution and suppress dust along Lodhi Road, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Updated on Oct 22, 2025 05:59 PM IST

As pollution soared on Diwali night, Delhi’s air monitors fail at key moments

The majority of Delhi’s 39 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) went offline for hours, creating significant data gaps.
Updated on Oct 23, 2025 12:00 AM IST

Delhi keeps unbridled tryst with firecrackers

Remnants of firecrackers strewn on road. (Arvind Yadav/HT)
Updated on Oct 22, 2025 02:17 AM IST

Irresponsible to burst firecrackers beyond 10 pm: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood

Sood said the air quality index (AQI) at Anand Vihar in East Delhi was 943 at 5 am and around 390 in Shahdara.
Published on Oct 21, 2025 06:35 PM IST

Delhi's AQI 'poor' for 5th consecutive day on Dhanteras, Ghaziabad most polluted

A layer of smog seen engulfed deteriorating the air quality in early hours of the morning at Shadipur in New Delhi, on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Updated on Oct 18, 2025 07:25 PM IST

Orthopaedic surgeon links air pollution to rising arthritis among youth

Dr Agarwal advises consulting an orthopaedician if you experience joint pain - instead of ignoring it - since the reason might be arthritis.
Updated on Oct 18, 2025 06:22 PM IST

Delhi-NCR air quality plummets ahead of Diwali, Ghaziabad AQI 'very poor'

The national capital's struggle for clean air begins with the onset of winter season and the subsequent stubble burning in the adjoining states, which coincides with the Diwali.
Updated on Oct 21, 2025 11:58 PM IST

Illegal firecracker sales continue in Delhi, but few takers for licences

People buy crackers near Jama Masjid in Delhi on Wednesday. (Arvind Yaadav/HT photo)
Updated on Oct 17, 2025 01:47 AM IST

No winter or crackers yet, why is Delhi air worsening already?

Meteorological conditions are expected to be unfavourable over the next few days.
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 02:18 PM IST

Delhi wakes up to ‘poor’ air quality again as Diwali approaches, AQI hits 237

Delhi experienced a misty morning and an overall clear sky later during the day.
Published on Oct 16, 2025 12:18 PM IST

What's up now on Delhi ban on old vehicles? 2015–25, a decade of many turns

At a registered vehicle-scrapping facility in Delhi's Badarpur, where "end-of-life" vehicles are dismantled and processed into 14x14-inch metal bricks.
Updated on Aug 12, 2025 06:47 PM IST

Pollution vs unborn children: Study finds scary link with premature deliveries

Anti-smog guns being used to spray water droplets to curb air pollution in New Delhi.
Updated on Jul 03, 2025 02:35 PM IST

Delhi man forced to sell Range Rover at 'throwaway prices' due to 10-year ban

A Delhi man says he's been forced to sell his Range Rover at a low price
Published on Jul 02, 2025 09:00 AM IST

Nitin Gadkari on Delhi pollution: ‘Will give you infection in 3 days’

Nitin Gadkari said that the pollution in Delhi was taking off 10 years from people’s lives.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 01:55 PM IST

Can brief exposure to pollution affect brain functioning? Study reveals

The researchers noticed that exposure to polluted air for even 60 minutes can trigger reduced brain performance.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 01:42 PM IST

Delhi's AQI turns ‘severe’ at 409 amid GRAP 4 restrictions

On Saturday, the capital's AQI was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category at 370.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 12:55 AM IST

India Gate to Qutub Minar: Delhi's famous monuments disappear in smog

India Gate: Before and after smog
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 04:29 PM IST