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Delhi AQI stays 'very poor', likely to worsen this week: What's causing it?

On Sunday as well, the national capital’s AQI remained in the ‘very poor’ category.
Updated on Nov 03, 2025 10:31 AM IST

Delhi air nears ‘severe’ level; CAQM delays Stage 3 steps

A thick layer of haze at Yamuna Bazar Ghat on Sunday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)
Published on Nov 03, 2025 05:08 AM IST

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

‘Marathon in 400 AQI': In pollution chokehold, Delhi holds fitness events

The marathon, organised by the Indian Air Force, was flagged off from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday.
Updated on Nov 03, 2025 12:00 AM IST

Stubble-burning, low wind speed choke Delhi; AQI slumps to ‘very poor’ category

Anti-smog gun sprays water amidst heavy smog cover at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi on Sunday.
Published on Nov 02, 2025 01:45 PM 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

Delhi wakes up to foggy morning as AQI slumps to ‘very poor’ category

Commuters walk amid pollution at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi on Saturday.
Updated on Nov 03, 2025 09:00 AM IST

Delhi founder opens door, indoor AQI spikes from 97 to 500 within a minute

Since Diwali, Delhi NCR’s AQI has remained in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ range.
Updated on Nov 02, 2025 06:00 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's air quality remains ‘poor’ as smog envelops city

A thick layer of smog seen on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway during morning hours in Gurugram on Friday.
Published on Nov 01, 2025 07:43 AM IST

Haryana: At 406 AQI Bhiwani’s air worst in the country

A thick layer of smog seen on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway during morning hours in Gurugram on Friday. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Published on Nov 01, 2025 06:30 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

Panchkula’s AQI improves to moderate

On Thursday, the maximum temperature rose from 30.4°C to 32°C, 3.2 degrees above normal. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Oct 31, 2025 09:56 AM IST

Delhi air quality falls back to 'very poor' category, AQI at 373

A thick layer of smog engulfs the Kartavya Path as the AQI level increases to severe, in New Delhi on Thursday.
Published on Oct 30, 2025 06:17 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

If Delhi’s AQI is just 279, why does it look like 350+?

Smog engulfs Tilak Marg near Supreme court on Tilak Marg on Wednesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT)
Updated on Oct 30, 2025 02:36 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remains ‘poor’ despite slight improvement

A layer of smog engulfs the India Gate, deteriorating air quality during the evening hours, on Wednesday October 29, 2025, in New Delhi,
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 07:29 PM IST

Haryana’s Bahadurgarh has worst air in the country at 347

A thick layer of smog engulfs the Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram on Tuesday. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Published on Oct 29, 2025 06:22 AM IST

Amid dip in AQI, only these vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi from Nov 1

Vehicles compliant with BS-VI standards meet stricter emission norms, helping to significantly curb pollution.
Published on Oct 28, 2025 11:58 AM IST

Delhi's first cloud seeding trial today? Environment minister shares update

Smog Gun spray water to control pollution level at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi
Published on Oct 28, 2025 09:35 AM IST

Haryana grapples with bad air quality, Punjab’s AQI in ‘moderate’

Commuters navigate through smog in Amritsar on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Oct 28, 2025 08:28 AM IST

Haze lingers over Delhi; cloud seeding may happen today

Morning smog at the railway tracks in Dwarka in south-west Delhi, on Monday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 28, 2025 08:50 AM IST

Delhi’s air quality slips to ‘very poor’ as CPCB faces server glitch

Forecasts show the AQI is likely to stay “very poor” on Monday too, before possibly improving again as wind speed may marginally increase. (Sanjeev Verma/HT)
Updated on Oct 27, 2025 10:13 AM 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 AQI ‘poor’, Anand Vihar 'severe' as doctors warn of health implications

The anti-smog gun sprays water along the Kartavya path overlooking the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi after the air quality was recorded poor.
Published on Oct 25, 2025 09:34 AM IST

Delhi’s air quality improves after days of ‘very poor’ air

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): People jog amid smog as the Air Quality Index (AQI) drops, at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo/Sumit)
Updated on Oct 25, 2025 05:16 AM IST

Smog woes: Delhi-NCR's morning cyclists, walkers hit pause as AQI worsens

Cycling groups across Delhi-NCR have rescheduled their meetups due to the 'severe' spike in AQI.
Published on Oct 24, 2025 02:46 PM IST

Delhi man with comorbidity gasps for breath while riding scooter in Anand Vihar

Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 401.
Published on Oct 24, 2025 09:00 PM IST

When will Delhi get artificial rain? CM Gupta talks cloud seeding amid poor AQI

A smog gun sprays water to control pollution levels as Air Quality worsens at Kartavaya Path, in New Delhi. This comes ahead of the NCT government's plan to induce artificial rain across the national capital
Updated on Oct 24, 2025 06:00 PM IST

Delhi’s air quality improves from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ category after 4 days

The AQI is likely to remain in the “very poor” range until at least Sunday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Oct 24, 2025 10:06 AM IST