What is the IQAir Report Explained in the 2025 Reports Delhi has been named the world’s most polluted capital city for the eighth year in a row. The IQAir World Air Quality Report 2025, released this week, recorded Delhi’s annual average PM2.5 concentration at 82.2 µg/m³ — more than 16 times higher than the World … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 20, 2026 — In a major medical initiative, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has announced a comprehensive study to investigate the direct correlation between deteriorating Delhi Air Quality and the rising incidence of lung cancer among non-smokers. The research aims to provide clinical evidence on how prolonged exposure … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 18, 2026 — Several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday, providing a significant shift in Delhi Air Quality and local temperatures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast indicating that the region is likely to see continued rainfall and gusty … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 17, 2026 — In a significant development for the region’s residents, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all remaining restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The decision follows a consistent improvement in Delhi Air Quality, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) sustaining … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 13, 2026 — In a historic move, the Supreme Court of India has formally closed the long-standing public interest litigation (PIL) filed by environmentalist M.C. Mehta regarding Delhi air pollution. The case, which remained active for four decades, has been the primary vehicle for nearly every major environmental intervention in the national … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 13, 2026 — Public health experts and doctors are raising urgent alarms over potential disruptions in the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). They warn that any shortage or significant price hike could force millions of households to revert to traditional cooking fuels like firewood and cow dung, undoing years of progress … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 11, 2026 — The Delhi air quality in Hauz Khas has been recorded in the ‘poor’ category today, with the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 109 as of 4:11 PM local time. According to the report from the source URL, the area saw a significant spike in pollution levels during … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 9, 2026 — Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal delivered a scathing critique of the persistent air quality crisis in the national capital, labeling it an “ongoing crime” against its residents. Speaking during a parliamentary discussion on the functioning of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Maliwal presented a grim picture … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 1, 2026 — The Delhi air quality in Mukherjee Nagar has reached “Unhealthy” levels today, with the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 167. According to the report from the source URL, the primary drivers of this deterioration are elevated concentrations of PM2.5 and Ozone, posing significant health risks to the … Read more
NEW DELHI, Feb 28, 2026 — A staggering 85 per cent of India’s population—more than 1.2 billion people—lives outside the reach of any measurable real-time Delhi air quality monitoring, according to the 2026 State of India’s Environment report. While the national capital maintains a robust network, the report highlights a critical “monitoring blind spot” across … Read more