The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for the national capital, predicting widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms to lash the region on July 2. The sudden surge in precipitation is expected to significantly clear the air, directly influencing Delhi Air Quality as the southwest monsoon rapidly advances into north and northwest India. … Read more
The Delhi Govt. has directed the immediate rollout of a comprehensive five-year study to track real-time sources of PM10 pollutants across the capital. The initiative, led by IIT-Delhi, aims to provide continuous data to help officials respond more effectively to shifting Delhi Air Quality trends and localized pollution spikes. On behalf of the Delhi Govt. … Read more
In a major move to improve Delhi Air Quality ahead of the winter season, the Delhi government has announced that only BS-VI emission-compliant and electric goods vehicles will be permitted to enter the city starting November 1, 2026. The mandate is part of a comprehensive Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan that also targets the immediate … Read more
RTI Reveals Delhi — An exclusive Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that the Delhi government utilized only a small fraction of the funds collected specifically to combat air pollution over the last seven years. Between 2017 and 2024, the city spent just ₹20 for every ₹100 collected through the Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) … Read more
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a fresh notice to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) following allegations of non-compliance with orders to remove illegal dairy farms. Despite a previous compliance report claiming the area was clear, the Tribunal was presented with evidence suggesting that unauthorized dairy activities … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 24, 2026 — India has been ranked as the sixth most polluted country globally in the 2025 World Air Quality Report released on Tuesday. Despite a recorded decline in specific particulate matter concentrations over the last year, the report by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir confirms that India continues to face … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 23, 2026 — In a targeted effort to improve Delhi Air Quality, a new pilot project has been launched to test the effectiveness of photocatalytic coatings on urban infrastructure. The initiative involves applying specialized chemical layers to public surfaces to determine if they can actively neutralize nitrogen oxides and other harmful gases … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 22, 2026 — In a major financial move aimed at regional infrastructure and environmental health, the Delhi government has approved the payment of ₹3,700 crore in pending dues for the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways. The payment is intended to settle land acquisition costs for the two critical bypasses that divert non-destined … 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 19, 2026 — A significant weather shift has led to the coldest March day in six years for the national capital, accompanied by the best Delhi Air Quality recorded in 157 days. Following widespread rainfall across the National Capital Region (NCR), the city’s maximum temperature plummeted nearly 10 degrees below the seasonal … Read more