Today Delhi Weather Update – After witnessing the hottest February day in years with temperatures touching 31.6°C, Delhi residents are in for a sudden shift. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Delhi Weather Yellow Alert for the national capital, predicting light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds over the next 24 hours. This … Read more
Today Delhi Records Hottest February Day – Delhi experienced its hottest day of 2026 on February 16, with temperatures soaring to 31.6 degrees Celsius at the Safdarjung observatory—7.2 degrees above normal for mid-February. Delhi AQI settled at 258 in the ‘poor’ category, creating dual challenges of unseasonable heat and elevated air pollution levels affecting residents … Read more
NEW DELHI: Delhi air pollution deteriorated on Sunday as the city recorded an Air Quality Index of 216 in the ‘poor’ category despite temperatures climbing to 28.5 degrees Celsius, 4.1 notches above seasonal average, according to the Central Pollution Control Board and India Meteorological Department. The capital recorded a maximum temperature of 28.5 degrees Celsius … Read more
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on February 14, 2026, inaugurated 120 mist spray systems installed by GMR Group at Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a significant infrastructure addition aimed at reducing air pollution Delhi residents and airport users face daily. The installation targets dust suppression across terminals and approach roads as part of the capital’s … Read more
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on February 14, 2026, described Delhi as feeling “like a gas chamber” while addressing air pollution concerns in the National Capital Region. The remarks came during a public event where he contrasted Delhi AQI today with Uttar Pradesh’s environmental management efforts. Adityanath claimed his government has successfully controlled air … Read more
Will Delhi Air Quality Turn ‘Poor’ Again This Week? Delhi’s recent improvement in air quality may prove temporary, as weather conditions are likely to become less favourable for pollutant dispersion later this week, according to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). After briefly slipping into the “moderate” Air Quality Index (AQI) … Read more
Here is why Delhi Air Quality Today: AQI Around 180. Let’s discuss in detailed Delhi’s air quality showed a temporary improvement on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering around 180, placing it in the “moderate” category, according to official monitoring data. While the short-term relief has offered some breathing space to residents, experts … Read more
IND vs NAM Match to Be Played in Delhi Amid Ongoing Severe Air Pollution Concerns Delhi is set to host the upcoming India vs Namibia (IND vs NAM) international cricket match, even as the national capital continues to battle severe air pollution. In the days leading up to the match, air quality levels across several … Read more
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