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Delhi woke up to dense fog on Monday with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 188, settling in the 'moderate' category. Air quality likely to remain 'poor' over the next few days.

Delhi Sees Dense Fog, Moderate AQI

Delhi Faces Dense Fog and Moderate Air Quality

Delhi woke up to dense fog on Monday with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 188, settling in the 'moderate' category. Air quality likely to remain 'poor' over the next few days.

Delhi woke up to dense fog and slightly improved air quality on Monday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) settling in the 'moderate' category.&nbsp;
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), visibility dropped to 100 metres at both Palam and Safdarjung in the early hours.
The average AQI settled at 188. The air quality was 'moderate' at 21 stations while it was 'poor' at 16 stations. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Sameer app, AQI data for three stations was not immediately available. Lodhi Road recorded an AQI of 116, the lowest amongst all the stations.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'. Delhi's air quality is likely to settle in the 'poor' category for the next two days.
The outlook for the subsequent six days also states that the air quality is likely to be in the 'poor' band, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
The IMD said Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 10.4 degrees Celsius, slightly above normal, while Palam saw a marginally higher minimum of 10.7 degrees Celsius. Other parts of the city, including Lodhi Road and Ridge, reported minimum temperatures between 11 and 11.4 degrees Celsius.
The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to range between 17 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Delhi experienced its first rainfall of the year, bringing brief relief from pollution and cooler temperatures, as a western disturbance affects the region.

Delhi gets first rain of the year, air quality improves

Delhi experienced its first rainfall of the year, bringing brief relief from pollution and cooler temperatures, as a western disturbance affects the region.

A long spell of dry winter weather finally ended on Friday as Delhi recorded its first rain of the year, with several parts of the city receiving showers in the morning.
Rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds brought brief relief from high pollution levels in the city.
The change in weather was brought about by this year's first intense western disturbance, the weather office said. By 8:30 am, Safdarjung recorded 1.3 mm of rainfall, while Palam also logged 1.3 mm. Lodi Road received 1.6 mm, Ridge 1.8 mm, Ayanagar 1.7 mm, Janakpuri 1.5 mm, and Mayur Vihar 1.0 mm, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
According to the IMD forecast for the day, Delhi would see one or two spells of rain during the early to forenoon hours and another spell of very light to light rain in the afternoon and evening. The weather alert has been downgraded from orange to yellow.
The showers led to a significant shift in air quality, as Delhi's AQI stood at 293 in the "poor" category, according to the CPCB's Sameer app, an improvement from 313 recorded at 4 pm on Thursday. Of the monitoring stations, 23 were in the "very poor" category, 15 in "poor," and one station recorded "moderate" air quality.
Temperatures varied across the capital. Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 13.7 degrees Celsius, up by 7 degrees from the previous day, while Palam logged 13 degrees Celsius, a rise of 5 degrees. Lodi Road recorded 14.1 degrees Celsius, Ridge reported 13.7 degrees, and Ayanagar 14.2 degrees, all showing a significant rise in minimum temperature from the previous day.
The maximum temperature, however, is expected to be around 18 degrees Celsius, much lower than Thursday's 27.1 degrees. The ongoing impact of the western disturbance over northwest India would continue on Friday in the form of rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, IMD said.
Delhi, Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, and north Rajasthan could be affected for a few hours, it added. Due to the rainfall, visibility over highways and other roads may drop, the met department said, advising necessary precautions while driving. Visibility at Palam airport dropped to 1,000 m from 2,500 m at 6:30 am and is likely to reduce further to 800 m.
Meanwhile, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday revoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, citing improvement in overall air quality. However, measures under Stages I and II will remain in force.

Delhi recorded a marginal improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning with an AQI of 339, still in the “very poor” category, while temperatures ranged between 7.2°C and 24°C with moderate fog.

Delhi Air Quality Sees Slight Improvement but Remains Poor

Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor'

Delhi recorded a marginal improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning with an AQI of 339, still in the &ldquo;very poor&rdquo; category, while temperatures ranged between 7.2&deg;C and 24&deg;C with moderate fog.

Delhi's air quality showed a marginal improvement on Wednesday morning but remained in the "very poor" category with the city recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 339 at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
The city's AQI on Tuesday morning stood at 395 in the "very poor" category, the CPCB data showed.
Of all the monitoring stations reporting data, 30 recorded "very poor" air quality and eight fell in the "poor" category, CPCB data from the Sameer app showed.
Jahangirpuri recorded the worst air quality with an AQI of 390.
According to the CPCB classification, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered "good", 51 to 100 is "satisfactory", 101 to 200 is "moderate", 201 to 300 is "poor", 301 to 400 is "very poor", and 401 to 500 is "severe".
Meanwhile, weather conditions offered little relief. The city's minimum temperature was recorded at 7.2 degrees Celsius. Station-specific data indicated minimum temperatures of 8.8 degrees Celsius at Palam, 9 degrees Celsius at Ridge, 8 degrees Celsius at Ayanagar, and 7.6 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road, while Safdarjung noted the city's lowest minimum at 7.2 degrees Celsius.
The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 24 degrees Celsius, accompanied by moderate fog.

Delhi’s three-day streak of ‘severe’ air pollution ended Tuesday as the city’s AQI improved marginally to 395, settling in the ‘very poor’ category. Wazirpur, Anand Vihar, and Jahangirpuri recorded the highest pollution levels.

Delhi Air Quality Improves Slightly but Remains Very Poor

Delhi Air Quality Update: Slight Improvement

Delhi&rsquo;s three-day streak of &lsquo;severe&rsquo; air pollution ended Tuesday as the city&rsquo;s AQI improved marginally to 395, settling in the &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; category. Wazirpur, Anand Vihar, and Jahangirpuri recorded the highest pollution levels.

Delhi's three-day run of 'severe' air pollution ended on Tuesday morning, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) showing a marginal improvement and settling in the 'very poor' category at 395.
Despite the improvement, pollution levels remained worrying across monitoring stations.
Out of the total stations reporting, 23 were still in the 'severe' category, 14 in 'very poor', and 1 in 'poor', according to data from the CPCB Sameer app.
Wazirpur recorded the worst air quality with an AQI of 445, followed closely by Anand Vihar at 444 and Jahangirpuri at 443.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classification, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good'; 51 to 100 is 'satisfactory'; 101 to 200 is 'moderate'; 201 to 300 is 'poor'; 301 to 400 is 'very poor'; and 401 to 500 is 'severe'.
The city had experienced three consecutive days of 'severe' air pollution. On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, the AQI exceeded the 400 mark, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to implement Stage 4 restrictions.
Meanwhile, the Air Quality Warning System has forecast that Delhi's air quality is likely to remain in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday and continue at similar levels over the next two days.
Weather conditions provided little relief, with the minimum temperature in Delhi recorded at 7.2 degrees Celsius.
Station-specific data indicated minimum temperatures of 8.8 degrees Celsius at Palam, 9.0 degrees Celsius at Ridge, 8.0 degrees Celsius at Ayanagar, and 7.6 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road, while Safdarjung noted the city's lowest minimum at 7.2 degrees Celsius.
The maximum temperature is expected to reach 24 degrees Celsius, accompanied by moderate fog.

Delhi remained shrouded in thick smog on Monday with the average AQI at 417 in the severe category, while authorities warned that poor air quality is likely to persist for several days.

Delhi Faces Severe Smog with AQI at Alarming Levels

Delhi AQI Hits Severe Levels Amid Smog Crisis

Delhi remained shrouded in thick smog on Monday with the average AQI at 417 in the severe category, while authorities warned that poor air quality is likely to persist for several days.

Delhi choked under a blanket of smog on Monday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 417 in the 'severe' category, according to the Sameer app.
The air quality was 'severe' at 25 stations, while it was 'very poor' at 14 station. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Sameer app, AQI data for one station was not available while writing this report.
Wazirpur, which recorded an AQI of 474, had the worst air quality among all stations.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Delhi's air quality is likely to remain in 'severe' to 'very poor' category for the next two days.
The outlook for the subsequent six days also states that the air quality is likely to be in the 'very poor' band, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS)
The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to range between 23-25 degree Celsius and 6-8 degree Celsius, respectively.

Delhi’s air quality improved to the poor category on Thursday with an AQI of 276, down from 336, while temperatures remain below seasonal averages and fog is expected this weekend.

Delhi Air Quality Shows Improvement, Still 'Poor'

Delhi Air Quality: Slight Improvement

Delhi&rsquo;s air quality improved to the poor category on Thursday with an AQI of 276, down from 336, while temperatures remain below seasonal averages and fog is expected this weekend.

The air quality in the national capital showed a slight improvement to settle in the poor category on Thursday morning, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.&nbsp;
The Air Quality Index (AQI) this morning was recorded at 276 compared to 336 on Wednesday morning.&nbsp;
Delhi's 24-hour average air quality on Wednesday was 289.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classification, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor' and 401 and 500 'severe'.
The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 5.8 degrees Celsius, 1.1 notches below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said.&nbsp;
The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 16 degrees Celsius. The weather office has forecast dense fog on Friday and Saturday.

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to ‘very poor’ with an AQI of 336, Nehru Nagar recording the worst at 360. The IMD issued a yellow alert for dense fog and cold day conditions.

Delhi Air Quality Plummets to 'Very Poor'; Dense Fog Alert

Delhi's Air Quality in 'Very Poor' Category; Fog Alert

Delhi&rsquo;s air quality deteriorated to &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; with an AQI of 336, Nehru Nagar recording the worst at 360. The IMD issued a yellow alert for dense fog and cold day conditions.

The air quality in national capital Delhi was back in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday with an AQI reading of 336, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer app.
Station-wise data showed that Nehru Nagar recorded the worst air quality at 360 in the 'very poor' category. While 21 stations logged 'very poor' air quality, 14 stations were in the 'poor' category and two stations recorded 'moderate' air quality. The city recorded poor air quality on Tuesday.
According to the CPCB classification, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor' and 401 to 500 'severe'.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for dense fog during morning and forenoon. It has also forecasted a cold day.
A yellow alert is an early warning signal showing that severe weather conditions are to be expected and may affect day-to-day activities.
On Tuesday, Delhi recorded its first cold day this year and the weather office forecasted that the conditions may persist on Wednesday. Cold day conditions are when the maximum temperatures fall about 4.5 to 6.5 notches below normal.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 8.6 degrees Celsius, 1.7 notches above the seasonal average during the morning hours. The maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to settle around 15 degrees Celsius.
Relative humidity levels were observed at 95 per cent in parts of the city during the morning hours, the India Meteorological Department said.
Station-wise data showed that Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 8.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Lodhi Road at 7.7 degrees, the Ridge at 7.5 degrees, Ayanagar at 8 degrees and Palam at 7.1 degrees Celsius.

Delhi records poor air quality on Monday, with Chandni Chowk reaching an AQI of 334. Air pollution expected to remain very poor over the next several days, say authorities.

Delhi Engulfed in Smog, AQI Dips to 'Poor' Levels

Delhi Air Quality: Smog, Poor AQI Persists

Delhi records poor air quality on Monday, with Chandni Chowk reaching an AQI of 334. Air pollution expected to remain very poor over the next several days, say authorities.

Delhi woke up to a blanket of smog on Monday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) settling in the 'poor' category. According to the Sameer app, the average AQI was 256.
The air quality was 'poor' at 24 stations, while it was 'very poor' at six stations. Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of 334, which was the highest amongst all the stations. The AQI data for three remaining stations was not immediately available.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Delhi's air quality is likely to remain in 'very poor' category for the next three days. The outlook for the subsequent six days also states that the air quality is likely to be in the 'very poor' band, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
Shallow fog is likely at many places in Delhi, with moderate fog at isolated locations during the morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The maximum temperature is likely to be 20 degrees Celsius while the minimum is likely to settle around 9 degrees Celsius.

Delhi experiences dense fog and chilly weather, reducing visibility to 50 meters. IGI Airport reports flight delays and cancellations, while the city records “severe” air pollution levels.

Delhi wakes up to dense fog, IGI Airport faces major disruptions

Delhi experiences dense fog and chilly weather, reducing visibility to 50 meters. IGI Airport reports flight delays and cancellations, while the city records &ldquo;severe&rdquo; air pollution levels.

Delhi woke up to chilly weather and dense fog on Monday, sharply reducing visibility and causing major disruptions at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
Visibility dropped to just 50 meters, leading to flight delays and cancellations. Airlines, including IndiGo and Air India, have issued advisories warning passengers to check their flight status and allow extra travel time.
IGI Airport is currently operating under Category-III conditions, which permit landings in low-visibility situations. Approximately 65% of departures from the airport were reported delayed in the early hours, with high cancellation rates expected throughout the day.
IndiGo, in a travel advisory, said it is monitoring the situation closely and making operational adjustments to ensure safe and smooth travel. The airline stated:
&ldquo;#Delhi and #Hindon (Airport) continue to remain wrapped in chilly winter air and lingering fog this morning. The fluctuating visibility has led to changes in flight schedules, and operations may be slower than usual as conditions evolve. Our teams on-ground are prioritising safety and compliance with visibility requirements. We recommend keeping a tab on your flight status via [link]. If your flight is impacted, you can conveniently rebook your journey or claim a refund through [link]. Our airport teams are also available to assist should you need support while at the terminal. Once the weather settles, operations will gradually stabilise, and flights will depart as planned. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.&rdquo;
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Travel Advisory<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hindon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hindon</a> (Airport) continue to remain wrapped in chilly winter air and lingering fog this morning. The fluctuating visibility has led to changes in flight schedules, and operations may be slower than usual as conditions evolve. Our teams on-ground are&hellip;
&mdash; IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiGo6E/status/2005381933115813900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Fog-related disruptions have also led to diversions. An Air India Express flight from Goa to Delhi, which departed from Mopa Airport at 11:55 PM, was diverted to Ahmedabad after it could not land in Delhi or Jaipur due to congestion and low visibility. The diversion caused a crowd at Ahmedabad Airport, affecting passenger schedules.
Meteorological updates suggest that fog will gradually clear, with visibility expected to improve to around 100 meters by 8:30 am and up to 1,000 meters by 1:30 pm. In the meantime, airlines are working to minimise disruptions and assist affected passengers.
The dense fog comes amid deteriorating air quality in the city. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 402 at 8 am, entering the "severe" category. Several parts of Delhi recorded even higher levels: Anand Vihar at 455, Bawana at 411, Wazirpur at 443, Rohini at 442, Punjabi Bagh at 426, and Patparganj at 431.
Motorists navigating the city also faced difficulties, keeping headlights on due to poor visibility. Delhi&rsquo;s temperature hovered around 22.5 degrees Celsius on Monday morning. Authorities have urged residents and travelers to exercise caution amid the combination of fog and high pollution levels.

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to file a detailed response to a PIL seeking a reduction in GST on air purifiers, citing severe air pollution in the national capital.

Delhi High Court Seeks GST Reduction on Air Purifiers

Delhi HC Pushes for GST Cut on Air Purifiers

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to file a detailed response to a PIL seeking a reduction in GST on air purifiers, citing severe air pollution in the national capital.

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Centre to file a detailed response to a petition seeking lowering of goods and services tax on air purifiers in view of worsening air quality in the national capital.&nbsp;
A vacation bench of Justices Vikas Mahajan and Vinod Kumar granted 10 days' time to the central government to file its reply to the petition and listed the matter for further hearing on January 9.
The court was informed by the Centre's counsel that the meeting of GST Council has to take place physically only and it is not possible to convene the meeting through video conferencing. Additional Solicitor General N Venkataraman, representing the Centre, sought time to file a detailed reply.
The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the central government to classify air purifiers as "medical devices" and reduce the goods and services tax (GST) to the five per cent slab. Air purifiers are currently taxed at 18 per cent.
The petition by advocate Kapil Madan said that purifiers cannot be treated as luxury items in view of the "extreme emergency crisis" caused by severe air pollution in Delhi. On December 24, the court had directed the GST Council to meet at the earliest and consider lowering or abolishing GST on air purifiers.
The matter was listed today to inform the court as to when the Council can meet and whether it was possible for the Council to meet virtually, if not physically.

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has urged residents to continue following pollution-control measures despite the lifting of GRAP 4 restrictions, warning that western disturbances could worsen air quality.

Delhi Faces Potential Pollution Spike Amid Western Disturbance Warning

Delhi Pollution Concerns Rise with Weather Forecasts

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has urged residents to continue following pollution-control measures despite the lifting of GRAP 4 restrictions, warning that western disturbances could worsen air quality.

Even as GRAP 4 restrictions were lifted after a temporary improvement in air quality, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday urged residents to continue following pollution-control measures, warning that weather conditions may worsen again due to an approaching western disturbance.
Addressing the media, Sirsa said weather conditions are likely to turn unfavourable, with increased chances of dense haze and fog, which could worsen pollution levels.
"According to the weather department and past data, the impact of western disturbance will be visible in Delhi in the next couple of days. The weather will deteriorate again and there is a strong possibility of heavy haze," he said.
The minister urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to follow pollution control measures despite the relaxation of restrictions. He appealed to the people not to take out vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control Certificates and to avoid unnecessary travel.
"Even though the 50 per cent work-from-home norm has been withdrawn, I request people to avoid using their vehicles unless absolutely necessary," Sirsa said.
Emphasising community participation, Sirsa also appealed to citizens not to burn garbage or light fires at night, warning that biomass burning significantly contributes to air pollution. He said collective efforts are essential to ensure cleaner air for the city.
Warning that fog could turn into smog again due to worsening weather conditions, Sirsa said Delhi must remain on high alert to prevent a fresh spike in pollution levels.
"The clear weather we saw over the past couple of days may not last. We all need to work together to keep Delhi's air clean," he added.
On the entry of vehicles below BS-VI norms into Delhi, Sirsa said while it would be better if such vehicles are avoided, they are currently allowed to enter the city following the lifting of GRAP 4 restrictions.

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to the ‘very poor’ category on Friday, with an overall AQI of 310. Jahangirpuri and Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI of 395, and pollution levels are expected to remain very poor for six days.

Delhi's Air Quality Worsens: Registers 'Very Poor' AQI Levels

Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates: AQI Hits 310

Delhi&rsquo;s air quality deteriorated to the &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; category on Friday, with an overall AQI of 310. Jahangirpuri and Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI of 395, and pollution levels are expected to remain very poor for six days.

The air quality in the city slipped into the 'very poor' category on Friday after witnessing marginal improvement for two days. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 310.
The air quality was recorded as 'moderate' at Lodhi Road station with an AQI of 185, while it was 'very poor' in at least 24 stations. Jahangirpuri and Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, the highest among all 40 stations.
Delhi recorded 'poor' air quality in the last two days. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS), the air quality is likely to be in the 'very poor' category for the next six days.
The current average wind speed, which is less than 10 kmph, is unfavourable for dispersion of pollutants, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
According to the IMD, the maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi on Friday are likely to be in the ranges of 21 degrees Celsius to 23 degrees Celsius and 6 degrees Celsius to 8 degrees Celsius respectively.

Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 220 on Thursday morning, improving from Tuesday’s ‘severe’ levels, with Anand Vihar still in the ‘very poor’ category, CPCB data shows.

Temporary Relief from Pollution in Delhi as AQI Improves

Delhi Sees Brief AQI Improvement Amid Pollution

Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 220 on Thursday morning, improving from Tuesday&rsquo;s &lsquo;severe&rsquo; levels, with Anand Vihar still in the &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; category, CPCB data shows.

Delhi saw a brief respite from elevated pollution levels on Thursday morning, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 220 in the 'poor' category.&nbsp;
According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app, 29 monitoring stations in the capital recorded air quality in the 'poor' category. Anand Vihar recorded AQI in the 'very poor' category at 308, while the remaining stations were in the 'moderate' range.&nbsp;
As per the CPCB classification, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor' and 401 to 500 'severe'.&nbsp;
The 24-hour average AQI in the capital stood in the 'poor' category on Wednesday as well. This marked a sharp improvement from Tuesday, when the AQI had deteriorated to 412 in the 'severe' category at 4 pm, the CPCB data showed.&nbsp;
However, the relief is expected to be short-lived, with air quality likely to worsen again in the coming days. Favourable meteorological conditions, particularly surface wind speeds of 15 to 25 kilometers per hour, helped improve air quality in the capital, the CPCB said.&nbsp;
On the weather front, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 6.5 degrees Celsius, one notch below normal, and a relative humidity of 63 per cent, according to the India Meteorological Department. The expected maximum temperature is 22 degrees Celsius and a moderate is forecast.&nbsp;

The Delhi High Court has directed the GST Council to meet urgently and consider reducing or abolishing GST on air purifiers as air quality in the national capital remains very poor.

Delhi HC directs GST Council to meet at earliest, consider lowering GST on air purifiers

The Delhi High Court has directed the GST Council to meet urgently and consider reducing or abolishing GST on air purifiers as air quality in the national capital remains very poor.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the GST Council to meet at the earliest and consider lowering or abolishing goods and services tax on air purifiers in view of worsening air quality in the national capital.
A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela listed the matter for December 26 to enable the counsel for the authorities to inform the court as to when can the council meet.
Earlier in the day, the high court expressed displeasure over the authorities doing nothing to grant exemption from taxes on air purifiers in this "emergency situation" when the air quality index (AQI) is 'very poor'.
The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the central government to classify air purifiers as "medical devices" and reduce the goods and services tax (GST) to the five per cent slab. Air purifiers are currently taxed at 18 per cent.
The petition by advocate Kapil Madan said that purifiers cannot be treated as luxury items in view of the "extreme emergency crisis" caused by severe air pollution in Delhi.It contended that access to clean indoor air has become indispensable for health and survival.
"Imposition of GST at the highest slab upon air-purifiers, a device that has become indispensable for securing minimally safe indoor air, renders such equipment financially inaccessible to large segments of the population and thereby inflicts an arbitrary, unreasonable, and constitutionally impermissible burden," the plea said.

Delhi High Court expresses displeasure over GST on air purifiers amid 'very poor' air quality, urging authorities to grant temporary tax relief.

Delhi HC expresses displeasure over no tax exemption on air purifiers in 'emergency situation'

Delhi High Court expresses displeasure over GST on air purifiers amid 'very poor' air quality, urging authorities to grant temporary tax relief.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the authorities doing nothing to grant exemption from taxes on air purifiers in this &ldquo;emergency situation&rdquo; when the air quality index (AQI) is &lsquo;very poor&rsquo;.
A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela asked the authorities&rsquo; counsel to take instructions on the issue and inform it at 2:30 pm.
The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the central government to classify air purifiers as &ldquo;medical devices&rdquo; and reduce the goods and services tax (GST) to the five per cent slab. Air purifiers are currently taxed at 18 per cent.
At the outset, the bench expressed displeasure that nothing has been done in the matter and said that every citizen requires fresh air, which the authorities were not able to provide.
&ldquo;Let the purifiers be provided. That&rsquo;s the minimum you can do. When will you come back?&hellip;. Even if it is for temporary, give exemption for next one week or one month&hellip; Consider this an emergency situation, only for temporarily. Take instructions and come back.
&ldquo;We will place it before the vacation bench only for compliance. As we speak, we all breathe. You know how many times we breathe in a day, at least 21,000 times a day. Just calculate the harm you are doing to your lungs just by breathing 21,000 times a day, and that&rsquo;s involuntary,&rdquo; the bench said.
The petition by advocate Kapil Madan said that purifiers cannot be treated as luxury items in view of the &ldquo;extreme emergency crisis&rdquo; caused by severe air pollution in Delhi.
It contended that access to clean indoor air has become indispensable for health and survival.
&ldquo;Imposition of GST at the highest slab upon air-purifiers, a device that has become indispensable for securing minimally safe indoor air, renders such equipment financially inaccessible to large segments of the population and thereby inflicts an arbitrary, unreasonable, and constitutionally impermissible burden,&rdquo; the plea said.

Delhi’s Air Quality Index improved to 336 on Wednesday morning, moving from 'severe' to 'very poor', with fog reducing visibility and temperatures hovering between 10°C and 19°C.

Delhi's Air Quality Improves from Severe to Very Poor

Delhi Air Quality Improves to Very Poor

Delhi&rsquo;s Air Quality Index improved to 336 on Wednesday morning, moving from 'severe' to 'very poor', with fog reducing visibility and temperatures hovering between 10&deg;C and 19&deg;C.

Delhi's air quality saw some improvement on Wednesday morning, with the AQI moving to 'very poor' from 'severe' the day before, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 336 in the morning, as against 415 on Tuesday, the CPCB data showed.&nbsp;
Of Delhi's 40 air quality monitoring stations, 36 recorded AQI in the 'very poor' category. Nehru Nagar recorded the highest reading of 392, the CPCB's Sameer app showed.
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.Fog and smog reduced visibility in some parts of Delhi early in the morning.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 10.2 degrees Celsius, 2.7 notches above normal. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 19 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The humidity level stood at 100 per cent. The IMD has forecast moderate fog during the day.&nbsp;

Delhi woke up to hazardous air quality with AQI levels above 400 at multiple stations, dense fog, and severely reduced visibility, posing serious health risks.

Delhi Faces Hazardous Air Quality Amid Dense Fog and Pollution

Delhi's AQI Hits Hazardous Levels

Delhi woke up to hazardous air quality with AQI levels above 400 at multiple stations, dense fog, and severely reduced visibility, posing serious health risks.

Delhi woke up to choking air on Tuesday morning as thick fog and haze engulfed the city, with AQI levels crossing 400 (severe category) at 27 monitoring stations and several others slipping into the 'severe plus' range, exposing residents to extremely hazardous pollution.
At 9 am on Tuesday, the city recorded an AQI of 415, slipping from the 'very poor' category a day earlier, as pollution levels continued their upward climb, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Out of 40 monitoring stations, 27 recorded severe air quality with AQI readings above 400, a level known to have serious health impacts.
Five stations were in the 'severe plus' category with AQI readings above 450, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 470, Nehru Nagar (463), Okhla (459), Mundka (459) and Sirifort (450), as per data from the CPCB's SAMEER app.
According to the CPCB standards, an AQI from 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 'severe'.
On the weather front, dense fog led to a sharp drop in visibility, with Palam recording 50 metres visibility under dense fog conditions with west-southwesterly winds at 5 kmph at 8 am, while Safdarjung reported 100 metres visibility with calm winds at the same time.
Visibility improved slightly by 8.30 am, with Palam recording 100 metres visibility under dense fog with west-southwesterly winds at 5 kmph and Safdarjung reporting 150 metres visibility with calm winds.
Delhi's minimum temperature dropped to 8.8 degrees Celsius, which is 1.3 degrees above normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 23 degrees Celsius, with the forecast indicating dense fog conditions during the day.

Thick grey haze engulfed Delhi on Monday morning with AQI at 366, while several monitoring stations recorded severe air quality, CPCB data showed.

Delhi Engulfed in Thick Haze with 'Very Poor' Air Quality

Delhi Faces 'Very Poor' Air Quality Conditions

Thick grey haze engulfed Delhi on Monday morning with AQI at 366, while several monitoring stations recorded severe air quality, CPCB data showed.

Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at seven air quality monitoring stations was 'severe', with Narela logging the highest reading at 418.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Delhi's air quality is likely to remain 'very poor' for the next three days. It is expected to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories during the subsequent six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the current average wind speed, which is less than 10 kmph, is unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees Celsius, it said.&nbsp;

Delhi government mandates 50% work-from-home and enforces GRAP IV restrictions as air pollution reaches severe levels, disrupting transport and daily life across the NCR.

Delhi govt mandates 50% work-from-home as GRAP IV curbs kick in amid severe air pollution

Delhi government mandates 50% work-from-home and enforces GRAP IV restrictions as air pollution reaches severe levels, disrupting transport and daily life across the NCR.

As Delhi grappled with a severe air pollution crisis, the government directed all organisations&mdash;both public and private&mdash;to operate with 50 per cent of their workforce working from home, warning that violations of the order would invite penalties.
The capital recorded some of its worst air quality levels this season on December 15, when the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 498 in the &lsquo;severe plus&rsquo; category during the morning hours.&nbsp;
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According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the sharp deterioration followed a similar trend a day earlier, when air quality first slipped into the &lsquo;severe&rsquo; category before worsening further. In response to the alarming situation, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed GRAP IV&mdash;the strictest set of anti-pollution measures&mdash;across Delhi.
Under the current curbs, construction activities have been suspended. To address the impact on livelihoods, the Delhi government announced a compensation of ₹10,000 for registered construction workers who are unable to work due to the ban.
Dense smog blanketed the city from Saturday through Monday, leading to reduced visibility, a spate of road accidents, vehicle pile-ups, and widespread flight cancellations and delays. With visibility dropping sharply, Delhi airport and airlines issued multiple advisories to passengers. After three days of hazardous conditions, the city saw marginal improvement on Tuesday as stronger winds and thinning fog helped push air quality into the &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; category. This trend continued into Wednesday morning, with the AQI dropping further to 329.
GRAP IV entails a five-point action plan enforced across the entire National Capital Region, including Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad. As part of these measures, the Delhi government has barred the entry of non-Delhi vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission standards. Additionally, vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates have been denied fuel at petrol pumps.
Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa issued what he described as a half-apology, stating that no government can eliminate pollution in the capital within nine to 10 months.

Delhi’s AQI dropped to 377 on Tuesday morning from 498 a day ago, yet several areas remain in the ‘severe’ category amid smog and cold temperatures.

Delhi's Air Quality Slightly Improves, Yet Smog Persists

Delhi Air Quality and Smog Update

Delhi&rsquo;s AQI dropped to 377 on Tuesday morning from 498 a day ago, yet several areas remain in the &lsquo;severe&rsquo; category amid smog and cold temperatures.

The national capital's air quality saw some improvement on Tuesday morning, with an AQI of 377 as against 498 a day ago, even as smog blanketed the city, shivering at 8.3 degrees Celsius during the morning hours, reducing visibility.
The air quality in the city at 9 am was in the 'very poor' category.&nbsp;
Over the past two days, Delhi witnessed worse conditions, with AQI readings crossing 400 at several locations, which falls in the 'severe' category, according to Central Pollution Control Board data.
Even on Tuesday, out of 40 monitoring stations, 11 recorded 'severe' air quality. Jahangirpuri, Mundka and Wazirpur reported the highest readings at 426, as per the CPCB's Sameer app, which provides hourly data for each monitoring station.
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Several parts of the city were seen covered in smog and fog during the early morning hours, leading to reduced visibility.Delhi's minimum temperature of 8.3 degrees Celsius on Monday is 0.3 notches below normal. The maximum temperature is expected to hover between 23 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius.

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