Capital’s small-scale rubbish fires surge 72% as landfill blazes and street-level burning compound deadly air crisis NEW DELHI — As Delhi battles hazardous air pollution levels, a troubling pattern of uncontrolled waste burning across the capital is significantly worsening the crisis, with incidents of small-scale “rubbish fires” jumping nearly 72 percent in March 2025 compared … Read more
Delhi AQI is a persistent issue New Delhi — Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday emphasized that air pollution is not a seasonal problem but a year-round challenge while inaugurating six new continuous ambient air quality monitoring system (CAAQMS) stations across the national capital. The Chief Minister also launched the ‘Vayu Rakshak’ initiative by flagging … Read more
Nowadays, many experts are discussing what would happen if Delhi’s AQI Hit 1200? New Delhi, February 8, 2026 – Delhi’s air quality remains a persistent concern this winter, with current CPCB readings hovering in the ‘poor’ to ‘unhealthy’ range—around 196–227 overall, and some stations showing higher spikes. Independent monitors like IQAir report US AQI equivalents … Read more
The Persistent Crisis in India’s Capital Delhi’s Pollution Policy is failing what are the exact reasons behind there and as we all know Delhi’s air quality crisis is an ongoing challenge. Despite years of policy changes, emergency responses, and ambitious plans, the city often ranks among the world’s most polluted capitals. To understand why pollution … Read more
NCR Cities Among Most Polluted in India for January 2026 After reviewing the AQI Performance Delhi CREA monthly air quality dataset on February 6, 2026. Air pollution across India stayed worryingly high in January 2026. Several cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) were among the worst in the country for airborne particulate matter. The … Read more
Can Rentahuman AI Deliver Real Action in Delhi Air Pollution? In recent weeks, Rentahuman AI has drawn growing attention online. The key question is whether such platforms can meaningfully contribute to addressing Delhi’s air pollution crisis in 2026—a public health challenge that persists despite widespread use of AI-based forecasting models and sensor networks. One critical … Read more
Delhi’s Air Quality February 2026 Updates Delhi air quality remains poor in February 2026, with AQI hovering between 210–370 (Poor to Very Poor/Severe per sources). Explore real-time levels, PM2.5 spikes, GRAP status, weather impacts, health effects, and expert advice for NCR residents. As Delhi wakes up to yet another smog-choked morning on February 3, 2026, … Read more
Air Pollution Union Budget 2026-27 cuts pollution control to ₹1,091 crore (down ₹209 crore from last year’s RE), with CAQM down ~10%. Explore effects on Delhi air quality, NCAP, expert views, health risks, and why this matters for India’s pollution fight. Last Updated: Delhi air pollution on February 2, 2026, was 318 AQI. Living in … Read more
Delhi’s January Air Pollution: A Small Win in a Long, Smoggy Fight Delhi’s January Air Pollution: I was walking out of my apartment last evening in South Delhi. The air feels thick again, with that familiar metallic taste hitting the back of my throat almost immediately. It’s January 31, and the city’s AQI is around … Read more
New Delhi Air Pollution Update: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked the strictest Stage IV restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the Delhi-NCR region after a slight improvement in air quality levels. The decision was taken following a marginal drop in the Air Quality Index (AQI), offering temporary relief … Read more