Page 12 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Respiratory issues, pregnancy complications surge in Kolkata post Diwali
Pulmonologists and gynaecologists observed an uptick in both outpatient and inpatient visits between October 20 and 22, with pollution levels soaring well beyond safe limits
 "Respiratory issues, pregnancy complications surge in Kolkata post Diwali")
Taking stock: Delhi's air stays toxic for a second consecutive day
The region has witnessed a spike in air pollution levels following incessant cracker burning on Diwali night (October 20).
 "Taking stock: Delhi's air stays toxic for a second consecutive day")
Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' 2 days after Diwali, other metros fare better
Delhi's AQI was recorded at 335 as of 9 am on Wednesday, placing it in the 'very poor' zone, according to the data by Central Pollution Control Board
 "Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' 2 days after Diwali, other metros fare better")
Hospitals see spike in respiratory cases; air pollution may worsen in NCR
Delhi-NCR hospitals report a sharp spike in breathing-related cases as air quality turns 'severe' after Diwali; doctors expect numbers to rise in coming days
 "Hospitals see spike in respiratory cases; air pollution may worsen in NCR")
Diwali night fireworks send PM2.5 levels skyrocketing in Delhi-NCR
AQI slips into 'very poor' category, early respite not expected
 "Diwali night fireworks send PM2.5 levels skyrocketing in Delhi-NCR")
Air pollution alert: What to do immediately when AQI turns unhealthy
As air quality plummets across cities, doctors warn of rising respiratory and heart risks. Here's how to protect yourself immediately from pollution-related cough, fatigue, and long-term health damage
Delhi wakes up to toxic skies after Diwali, 36 of 38 zones in red
While most areas in the national capital recorded AQI levels above 300, several localities, including Greater Kailash and Patel Nagar, breached the 500 mark
 "Delhi wakes up to toxic skies after Diwali, 36 of 38 zones in red")
Delhi records minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, AQI rises to 284
The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 33 degrees Celsius
 "Delhi records minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, AQI rises to 284")
Delhi air quality remains 'poor' ahead of Diwali, temperatures dips
The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius, the IMD said
 "Delhi air quality remains 'poor' ahead of Diwali, temperatures dips")
Air quality remains 'poor' in Delhi for third day, AQI rises to 237
An AQI reading of 210 was recorded on Wednesday morning, and 201 the day before
 "Air quality remains 'poor' in Delhi for third day, AQI rises to 237")
Delhi's AQI hits 211; CAQM implements Grap Stage-I pollution curbs
The CAQM said that Delhi recorded an AQI of 211 (poor) on Tuesday, which is expected to remain in the same category in the coming days
 "Delhi's AQI hits 211; CAQM implements Grap Stage-I pollution curbs")
Delhi posts best Jan-Sep air quality since 2018, AQI averages 164 this year
The environment ministry said Delhi's average AQI dropped to 164 in Jan-Sep 2025, with no 'severe' days recorded, while PM2.5 and PM10 levels fell to their lowest since 2018, excluding 2020
 "Delhi posts best Jan-Sep air quality since 2018, AQI averages 164 this year")
Delhi to see clear skies as monsoon withdraws, AQI remains moderate
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mostly clear skies over the national capital for the next week, signalling the end of the rainy spell
 "Delhi to see clear skies as monsoon withdraws, AQI remains moderate")
Delhi to see light rain, cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast
According to the IMD, southwest monsoon is expected to start withdrawing from parts of northwest India by September 15
 "Delhi to see light rain, cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast")
Delhi to remain dry with cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast
IMD forecasts dry conditions in the capital until September 17; Himachal records 380 monsoon deaths and Telangana faces waterlogging and disruptions due to incessant rainfall
 "Delhi to remain dry with cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast")
Delhi to remain partly cloudy today; heavy rain likely across India
Delhi to see warm, dry weather through the week as Northeast, Northwest, Central and South India brace for heavy rain spells
 "Delhi to remain partly cloudy today; heavy rain likely across India")
Delhi to see light rain, AQI to worsen as Rajasthan faces heavy showers
The IMD forecast light rainfall and cloudy skies for Delhi this week, with AQI predicted to dip to the 'moderate' category; Rajasthan remains under heavy rain alert
 "Delhi to see light rain, AQI to worsen as Rajasthan faces heavy showers")
Delhi-NCR residents lose over 8 years of life to toxic air, says study
According to the AQLI 2025 report, Indians breathe air worse than WHO's safe limits, losing 3.5 years of life expectancy, up to double in Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh
 "Delhi-NCR residents lose over 8 years of life to toxic air, says study")
Light rain likely in Delhi till Sept 5; IMD warns of flash floods up north
IMD forecasts light rain and cloudy skies in Delhi through September 5, while northern states brace for heavy showers and flash flood risks in vulnerable districts
 "Light rain likely in Delhi till Sept 5; IMD warns of flash floods up north")
Light rainfall, cleaner air greets Delhi on 79th Independence Day
Delhi to see cloudy skies, light rain till Aug 20; IMD forecasts morning and evening showers with no alerts issued for the week
 "Light rainfall, cleaner air greets Delhi on 79th Independence Day")