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The air quality in Delhi stayed in the “very poor” category on Wednesday with an AQI of 335, marking the second consecutive day of hazardous conditions, while temperatures remained below seasonal averages and shallow fog was forecasted.

Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Very Poor' Category: CPCB

Delhi's Air Quality at 'Very Poor' Level

The air quality in Delhi stayed in the &ldquo;very poor&rdquo; category on Wednesday with an AQI of 335, marking the second consecutive day of hazardous conditions, while temperatures remained below seasonal averages and shallow fog was forecasted.

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).&nbsp;
With an AQI reading of 335, this is the second consecutive day of 'very poor' AQI.
There was a brief respite from the toxic air on Sunday (November 30) and Monday (December 1); however, the air quality slipped back to 'very poor' on Tuesday.
As per the CPCB, an AQI between zero 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 IMD forecasted shallow fog. On the weather front, the minimum temperature settled at 6.4 degrees Celsius, 3.1 notches below the season's average, and the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 24 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity was 100 per cent at 8.30 am, the IMD said.

Delhi’s air quality slipped back into the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 301, as winter temperatures fell below seasonal averages and 24 of 38 monitoring stations recorded hazardous pollution levels.

Delhi's Air Quality Falls into 'Very Poor' Category Amid Cold Wave

Delhi's Air Quality Worsens to 'Very Poor'

Delhi&rsquo;s air quality slipped back into the &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; category with an AQI of 301, as winter temperatures fell below seasonal averages and 24 of 38 monitoring stations recorded hazardous pollution levels.

The air quality in the national capital again settled in the 'very poor' category on Monday, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 301.&nbsp;
After 24 days of 'very poor' air, often bordering the 'severe' zone, the air quality in Delhi on Sunday had improved to the 'poor' category with a reading of 279.&nbsp;
However, data from the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app showed that 24 of the 38 monitoring stations in the city registered air quality in the 'very poor' category, while the remaining 14 recorded 'poor' levels.&nbsp;
The winter chill, meanwhile, intensified with the minimum temperature dropping to 5.7 degrees Celsius, which is 4.6 degrees below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.&nbsp;
The relative humidity was recorded at 100 per cent at 8.30 am. The IMD said the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 24 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;
As per CPCB standards, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 'severe'.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Delhi-NCR’s worsening air quality on December 3, emphasizing regular monitoring and the need for long-term, expert-driven solutions to the region’s air pollution crisis.

Supreme Court to Examine Delhi-NCR Air Pollution on Dec 3

SC to Address Delhi-NCR Air Crisis

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Delhi-NCR&rsquo;s worsening air quality on December 3, emphasizing regular monitoring and the need for long-term, expert-driven solutions to the region&rsquo;s air pollution crisis.

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on December 3 a plea concerning the deteriorating air quality in the Delhi&ndash;National Capital Region, saying the issue needed to be monitored on a regular basis.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions of senior advocate Aparajita Singh, who is assisting the bench as an amicus curiae in the air pollution case, that there is an &ldquo;alarming situation in Delhi-NCR and it is a health emergency&rdquo;.
&ldquo;What magic wand can a judicial forum exercise? I know this is hazardous for Delhi-NCR. We all know the problem. The issue is what is the solution. We need to identify reasons and &hellip; the solutions can be given by the domain experts only. We hope and expect that long term solutions are found,&rdquo; the CJI said.
&ldquo;Tell me what can we direct? We issue some directions and get to breathe clean air immediately ... .Then we have to see what the solutions can be in each region. Let us see what the government has constituted in terms of committee. This matter is also listed ceremonial way during the Diwali season and &hellip;let us have regular monitoring,&rdquo; the CJI said.
On November 19, the court asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools in Delhi-NCR to postpone open-air sports events scheduled for November&ndash;December to &ldquo;safer months&rdquo; due to toxic air levels.
It had declined to impose year-round restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), an emergency framework that restricts polluting activities in severe conditions, and instead emphasised the need for long-term, sustainable solutions.

Delhi’s air quality stays in the ‘very poor’ category due to haze and ash clouds from an Ethiopian volcano, with temperatures dropping to 9°C and mist and fog expected in the coming days.

Dense Haze in Delhi Amid Volcanic Ash Concerns

Delhi Faces Haze, 'Very Poor' Air Amid Volcanic Ash

Delhi&rsquo;s air quality stays in the &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; category due to haze and ash clouds from an Ethiopian volcano, with temperatures dropping to 9&deg;C and mist and fog expected in the coming days.

A thick haze hung over Delhi on Monday as the city's air quality remained 'very poor' amid concerns that ash clouds from an volcanic activity in Ethiopia may worsen pollution levels in the region.
Hayli Gubbi, a shield volcano located in Ethiopia's Afar region, erupted on Sunday, producing a large ash plume rising to approximately 14 km (45,000 ft) in altitude and spreading eastward across the Red Sea.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the ash clouds are drifting towards China and will move away from India by 7.30 pm on Tuesday.
Forecast models indicated ash influence over Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday, the IMD said.
According to the morning air quality bulletin issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Thursday at 360, after recording 382 on Monday.
One of the monitoring stations, Rohini, recorded 'severe' air quality with a reading of 416, according to the Sameer app developed by the CPCB.
The air quality is expected to remain in the 'very poor' category over the next few days.
According to the CPCB, 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'.
On the weather front, the minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 9 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, 2.3 notches below the season's average, while the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 27 degrees Celsius, with a forecast of mist and moderate fog.

Delhi reported an overall AQI of 356 in the ‘very poor’ category, with five stations hitting ‘severe’ pollution levels, even as the city logged its lowest minimum temperature of the season at 8.7°C, 3.6 degrees below normal.

Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Very Poor'; Minimum Temperature Drops

Delhi Hit by ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality and Temperature Drop

Delhi reported an overall AQI of 356 in the &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; category, with five stations hitting &lsquo;severe&rsquo; pollution levels, even as the city logged its lowest minimum temperature of the season at 8.7&deg;C, 3.6 degrees below normal.

Delhi on Monday recorded 'very poor' air quality with an overall AQI of 356, even as the city logged its lowest minimum temperature of the season at 8.7 degrees Celsius, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the IMD said.
Data from the CPCB's Sameer app showed that five monitoring stations reported air quality in the 'severe' category, while 29 stations recorded 'very poor' levels with readings between 300 and 400. Four stations fell in the 'poor' category.
Among the 38 AQI monitoring stations in the capital, Bawana reported the highest pollution level with an AQI of 419. Other areas in the "severe" category included Narela (405), Jahangirpuri (404), Wazirpur (402) and Rohini (401).
According to CPCB standards, an AQI between 0 and 50 is 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the minimum temperature of 8.7 degrees Celsius was 3.6 notches below normal, with humidity at 92 per cent at 8.30 am. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 26 degrees Celsius under mostly clear skies.
The previous lowest in recent years was 7.3 degrees on November 29, 2022. In 2023, the lowest minimum in November was 9.2 degrees, and in 2024, 9.5 degrees.

Delhi recorded an AQI of 414 on Wednesday, keeping air pollution in the “severe” category for the second day. The government has invoked Stage III GRAP measures as temperatures dip and shallow fog is forecasted.

Delhi's Air Quality Declared Severe for Second Day

Delhi's Air Quality in Severe Category Again

Delhi recorded an AQI of 414 on Wednesday, keeping air pollution in the &ldquo;severe&rdquo; category for the second day. The government has invoked Stage III GRAP measures as temperatures dip and shallow fog is forecasted.

Air pollution in the national capital was recorded in the "severe" category on Wednesday morning for the second consecutive day.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) reading at 9 am stood at 414, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The city witnessed the worst air quality this season on Tuesday, with the AQI plunging into the "severe" category at 423.
The Central government invoked stricter anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the wake of the deteriorating air quality.
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".
Since Diwali, the national capital's air quality has consistently remained in the "poor" or "very poor" category, occasionally slipping into the "severe" zone.
Meanwhile, temperatures in the city continued to dip since last week. The minimum temperature was recorded at 10.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, 3.1 notches below the season's normal. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 27 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The weather office has also forecasted shallow fog during the day.

Delhi-NCR’s air quality turns ‘severe’ with AQI at 425, prompting Centre to invoke Stage III GRAP measures including construction ban, vehicle restrictions, and hybrid classes.

Delhi-NCR Imposes Stage III GRAP as Air Quality Worsens

Delhi-NCR Enforces Stage III GRAP Measures

Delhi-NCR&rsquo;s air quality turns &lsquo;severe&rsquo; with AQI at 425, prompting Centre to invoke Stage III GRAP measures including construction ban, vehicle restrictions, and hybrid classes.

Delhi woke up to its worst air quality of the season on Tuesday, with the AQI plunging into the "severe" category at 423.
In response to the deteriorating air quality, the Centre invoked stricter anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
On Monday, the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) 24-hour average AQI data showed that Delhi's air quality was 'very poor' with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 362.
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".
Since Diwali, the national capital's air quality has consistently remained in the 'poor' or 'very poor' category, occasionally slipping into the 'severe' zone.
Temperatures in the city have continued to dip since last week. The minimum temperature was recorded at 10.2 degrees Celsius, 4.1 notches below normal on Tuesday, while the maximum was likely to settle around 28 degrees Celsius.
On Monday, the city also reported its first cold wave of the season, with the Aya Nagar station recording a minimum temperature of 9.9 degrees Celsius.

Police detained multiple protesters at India Gate on Sunday during a clean-air demonstration demanding urgent government action on Delhi’s worsening pollution. The city’s AQI touched 346 on Monday amid a dense smog cover.

Several detained at India Gate during clean air protest as Delhi’s AQI remains very poor

Police detained multiple protesters at India Gate on Sunday during a clean-air demonstration demanding urgent government action on Delhi&rsquo;s worsening pollution. The city&rsquo;s AQI touched 346 on Monday amid a dense smog cover.

Authorities detained several individuals on Sunday afternoon after a group assembled near India Gate to demand stronger government measures against air pollution.
The participants, calling the situation an &ldquo;air emergency,&rdquo; urged immediate policy action. Some women attended the protest with their children, carrying nebulisers and medical prescriptions to highlight the health impact of pollution.
Videos and posts on social media showed police moving people into buses. A post on X stated, &ldquo;India Gate clean-air protest. We are being taken away, shoved into a bus.&rdquo; A few participants alleged they were manhandled and that some children were also detained. Police, however, rejected these claims.
DCP (New Delhi) Devesh Kumar Mahla said the protesters were repeatedly asked to relocate to Jantar Mantar, the designated site for demonstrations.
&ldquo;When they did not comply and continued blocking Man Singh Road, we intervened and detained them before reopening the road for the public,&rdquo; he said, adding that only those obstructing traffic were held and later released.
In a statement, the group sought &ldquo;urgent, accountable and transparent action&rdquo; from the Delhi government, calling for an independent air regulator, public access to real-time air quality data, clear health advisories during high-pollution days, and accountability in the use of funds allocated to combat pollution.
They described clean air as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Environmental activist Bhavreen Kandhari, who was part of the gathering, said, &ldquo;It is unfortunate that about a hundred citizens were detained. Ironically, many woman police personnel identified with the protesters as they, too, struggle to breathe the same toxic air. However, we saw many people without masks. That&rsquo;s the real tragedy.&rdquo;
Delhi&rsquo;s Air Quality Worsens
On Monday morning, Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog as temperatures dropped to 11.6&deg;C and air quality remained in the &ldquo;very poor&rdquo; range. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 6:05 am showed an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 346.
Several monitoring stations recorded alarming levels &mdash; Bawana (412), Wazirpur (397), Jahangirpuri (394), and Nehru Nagar (386), according to CPCB&rsquo;s Sameer app. This marked the fourth consecutive day of deteriorating air quality, edging closer to the &ldquo;severe&rdquo; category.
On Sunday, Delhi&rsquo;s average AQI was 370 &mdash; the season&rsquo;s second-worst after October 30, when it touched 373. Pollution levels eased slightly by evening due to wind activity. The share of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana to Delhi&rsquo;s PM2.5 levels fell from 8% on Saturday to around 5% on Sunday.

Delhi’s air quality continued to deteriorate on Tuesday, recording an overall AQI of 311 in the ‘very poor’ category, while four stations reported ‘severe’ levels above 400, according to CPCB data.

New Delhi Faces Severe Air Pollution with AQI at 311

New Delhi's AQI Hits Severe Levels at 311

Delhi&rsquo;s air quality continued to deteriorate on Tuesday, recording an overall AQI of 311 in the &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; category, while four stations reported &lsquo;severe&rsquo; levels above 400, according to CPCB data.

There was no respite from pollution woes in the city on Tuesday as the air quality remained in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 311.
However, four stations -- Alipur (421), Wazirpur (407), Bawana (402) and Anand Vihar (412) -- recorded air quality in the 'severe' category. Seventeen monitoring stations recorded 'very poor' air quality with readings above 300, the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) 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", as per the CPCB classification.
The minimum temperature settled at 16.5 degrees Celsius, 1.2 notches above the season's average, while the humidity was recorded at 94 per cent at 8.30 am.
The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 29 degrees Celsius with the weather department forecasting partly cloudy sky.

Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday with an AQI of 316, as 28 monitoring stations recorded alarming pollution levels amid a thick morning haze.

Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Very Poor' Level with AQI at 316

Delhi's Air Deteriorates Severely: AQI 316

Delhi&rsquo;s air quality remained in the &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; category on Monday with an AQI of 316, as 28 monitoring stations recorded alarming pollution levels amid a thick morning haze.

A grey haze blanketed Delhi on Monday as the city's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 316, indicating persistent pollution levels.
As many as 28 monitoring stations recorded 'very poor' air quality with readings above 300, 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'.
Delhi's minimum temperature settled at 17.9 degrees Celsius, 1.9 notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Humidity was recorded at 64 per cent at 8.30 am.
The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 30 degrees Celsius with mist in the air, the IMD said.

Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 357. Dense fog trapped pollutants close to the ground, raising concerns over visibility and health.

Delhi's Air Quality Plunges into 'Very Poor' Category Amid Haze

A thick blanket of haze has led Delhi’s air quality to drop sharply to a 'very poor' rating. Reduced visibility and high pollutants have created challenging conditions across the city.

Delhi Faces 'Very Poor' Air Quality

Delhi's air quality plummeted to a 'very poor' AQI of 357 due to haze and fog, affecting visibility and increasing pollution. Key areas, notably Vivek Vihar and Anand Vihar, experienced 'severe' AQI levels.

A blanket of haze and fog enveloped Delhi on Thursday morning, trapping pollutants and pushing the city's air quality into the "very poor" category after remaining "poor" for the past few days.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 357, compared to 279 a day earlier. The dip in air quality was accompanied by reduced visibility across several parts of the city, as fog and calm winds trapped pollutants close to the ground.
The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi stated that the city's ventilation index &mdash; which indicates the atmosphere's ability to disperse pollutants &mdash; remained below the favourable level of 6,000 m&sup2;/s. Weak winds of less than 10 kmph and thick fog have prevented pollutants from dispersing, resulting in a hazy sky, it stated.
At 7.30 am, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported visibility of 1,000 metres in Palam and 800 metres in Safdarjung, both experiencing calm wind conditions. Areas such as Kartavya Path, Anand Vihar, Burari and Akshardham were shrouded in fog during the early morning hours.
Vivek Vihar and Anand Vihar recorded "severe" air quality levels with AQI readings of 415 and 408, respectively. As many as 33 monitoring stations across Delhi reported "very poor" air quality with readings above 300, CPCB data showed.
An AQI between zero 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 CPCB classification.
The minimum temperature settled at 20.1 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal, while the humidity stood at 90 per cent at 8.30 am. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 30 degrees Celsius, with shallow fog expected during the evening, the IMD said.

Delhi recorded a ‘very poor’ air quality index of 305 on Tuesday, with Siri Fort and Wazirpur among the most polluted areas. The city also witnessed cloudy skies and high humidity.

Air quality remains 'very poor' as Delhi wakes up to hazy morning

Delhi recorded a &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; air quality index of 305 on Tuesday, with Siri Fort and Wazirpur among the most polluted areas. The city also witnessed cloudy skies and high humidity.

Delhiites woke up to a hazy morning with cloudy skies on Tuesday, with the city's air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category at 305, data showed.
On Monday, Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 301 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the Sameer app developed by the CPCB, 27 of the 38 monitoring stations in the city reported 'very poor' air quality, with readings exceeding 300.
Siri Fort recorded the highest AQI at 351, followed by Wazirpur at 342. According to the CPCB, an AQI from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 'severe'.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature was recorded at 20 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, 3.9 degrees above normal, while the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 28 degrees Celsius.
The relative humidity in Delhi stood at 95 per cent at 8:30 am, IMD data showed.

Delhi will ban entry of all non-BS VI commercial goods vehicles from November 1 as per CAQM directions to curb pollution. BS-IV vehicles allowed only till October 31, 2026.

Delhi to bar entry of non-BS-VI compliant vehicles registered outside city

Delhi will ban entry of all non-BS VI commercial goods vehicles from November 1 as per CAQM directions to curb pollution. BS-IV vehicles allowed only till October 31, 2026.

All commercial goods vehicles registered outside Delhi that are not BS-VI compliant will be prohibited from entering the national capital from November 1, in line with the CAQM's directions.&nbsp;
The BS-VI compliant vehicles meet stricter emission standards and are expected to curtail pollution.
A public notice issued by the transport department said BS-IV commercial goods vehicles will be permitted to enter Delhi only for a limited period, up to October 31, 2026, as a transitional measure.
There will, however, be no restrictions on the entry of commercial goods vehicles registered in Delhi, BS-VI compliant diesel vehicles, BS-IV compliant diesel vehicles till October 31, 2026, or those running on CNG, LNG, or electricity.
The notice added that restrictions under various stages of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on commercial goods vehicles will continue to apply during the period a particular stage is in force.
In a meeting held on October 17, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) approved a sweeping ban on the entry of polluting commercial vehicles into Delhi from November 1, amid the city's pollution woes.

Delhi’s air quality plunged to its worst post-Diwali levels in four years, with PM2.5 peaking at 675. The BJP blamed Punjab’s stubble burning, while AAP accused the Delhi government of failing to control firecracker violations and pollution.

Delhi records worst post-Diwali air quality in 4 years; govt blames stubble burning in Punjab

Delhi&rsquo;s air quality plunged to its worst post-Diwali levels in four years, with PM2.5 peaking at 675. The BJP blamed Punjab&rsquo;s stubble burning, while AAP accused the Delhi government of failing to control firecracker violations and pollution.

Delhi recorded its worst post-Diwali air quality in the last four years on Tuesday, with pollution levels spiking sharply the previous night as PM2.5 concentrations peaked at 675, while the BJP government attributed it to stubble burning in the AAP-ruled Punjab rather than firecrackers.
Delhi found itself enveloped in a thick grey haze and its air quality entered the "red zone" a day after Diwali, which saw cracker-bursting well beyond the two-hour limit (8 pm to 10 pm) set by the Supreme Court.
The city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) on Diwali (Monday), reported at 4 pm, was in the "very poor" category at 345, compared to 330 in 2024, 218 in 2023, 312 in 2022 and 382 in 2021, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Hourly readings showed sustained high pollution throughout the night and into Tuesday morning, with the AQI at 344 at 10 pm, rising slightly to 349 at midnight and remaining above 350 from 7 am to 12 noon on Tuesday, reflecting the worst PM2.5 levels in the last four years.
The PM2.5 levels peaked at 675 micrograms per cubic metre late on Monday night.
The concentration of PM2.5 -- fine particles that easily penetrate the respiratory system and pose serious health risks, especially for children, the elderly and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions -- also exceeded the safe limits.
However, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said despite the lifting of the ban on green firecrackers this year, Delhi's AQI rose only marginally, from 345 before Diwali to 356 the next morning, an increase of "just 11 points".
Sirsa said every religion has the right to celebrate its festivals, indicating that bursting crackers is an indispensable way of celebrating Diwali.
On its part, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) slammed the BJP government in the capital, alleging that it has failed to conduct artificial rain and take measures to ensure the implementation of the apex court's order to allow the bursting of firecrackers.
Police have registered more than 100 cases across Delhi over alleged violations of the court's guidelines on bursting firecrackers and over 50 cases on charges of illegal sale during Diwali celebrations, officials said.
The top court had allowed the bursting of green firecrackers between 8 pm and 10 pm on the festival day, but the celebrations continued well past the allotted time.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, however, said the "radiance and brilliance" of Diwali this year were "unique" and asserted that her government is serious about tackling pollution and taking effective measures to curb it.
She thanked the Supreme Court for allowing the "limited use" of green firecrackers, balancing tradition with environmental concerns.
Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood said those who burst firecrackers beyond 10 pm on Diwali behaved "irresponsibly".
The minister, however, emphasised that bursting firecrackers was not the sole reason behind the spike in pollution levels in the capital.
Addressing a press conference here, Sirsa blamed the AAP government in Punjab for the toxic haze over Delhi, alleging that the state forced farmers to burn a record amount of paddy stubble on Diwali night.
He accused the AAP of indulging in politics over "religion".
Sirsa claimed that while AAP leaders "condemned the Delhi chief minister, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Sanatan Dharma followers over festival celebrations", the real reason behind the worsening air quality in Delhi was large-scale stubble burning in Punjab.
AAP's Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj sought to know from the Delhi government why did it not take steps to induce artificial rain to bring the situation under control.
He also alleged that banned firecrackers were burst on Diwali and questioned if the Delhi government was "hand in glove" with the firecracker-manufacturing lobby.
The AAP leader also claimed that no AQI data was available on Diwali night and held the BJP responsible for it.
The Congress said the worsening AQI reflected years of administrative neglect and called for sustained efforts to tackle pollution.
Firecracker sales saw a sharp rise this Diwali, with traders reporting brisk business and the overall sales estimated at around Rs 500 crore. The Sadar Bazar Association reported nearly 40-per cent higher sales than last year.
However, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) recorded fewer emergency calls than last year, though hospitals still had to deal with a large number of burn cases.
More than 250 people suffered burn injuries in Delhi on Diwali, with hospitals across the city reporting a surge in the number of cases, mostly caused by firecrackers. The Safdarjung Hospital, which has the country's largest burn unit, recorded the highest number of such cases at 129.
The DFS received 269 emergency calls on Diwali night, marking a nearly-15-per cent decline from last year's figure of 318, the highest in the last 13 years.

Delhi’s air quality worsened to ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ levels after Diwali celebrations, with 36 of 38 monitoring stations showing alarming pollution levels.

Most AQI monitoring stations in 'red zone' as Delhi celebrates Diwali with fireworks

Delhi&rsquo;s air quality worsened to &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; and &lsquo;severe&rsquo; levels after Diwali celebrations, with 36 of 38 monitoring stations showing alarming pollution levels.

With people across the national capital celebrating Diwali with fireworks on Monday night, Delhi's air quality deteriorated, with most of the monitoring stations marked in the 'red zone'.
The Supreme Court court had allowed the bursting of green firecrackers between 8 pm and 10 pm on the festival day, but the celebrations continued well past the allotted time.
Thirty-six out of 38 monitoring stations recorded pollution levels in the 'red zone', indicating 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality across Delhi.
At 10 pm, the city's overall air quality index (AQI) was 'very poor' at 344, with four stations reporting 'severe' air quality (above 400).
According to the SAMEER app developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the four stations were Dwarka (417), Ashok Vihar (404), Wazirpur (423) and Anand Vihar (404).
Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI), which is reported at 4 pm every day, remained in the 'very poor' category at 345, higher than the 326 recorded on Sunday, according to official data.
In the afternoon, 31 out of 38 stations recorded 'very poor' air quality, while three stations fell under the 'severe' zone, data showed.
The air quality is expected to slip into the 'severe' category more widely on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The CPCB categorises AQI between 0 and 50 as 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe.'
Transport emissions contributed 15.6 per cent to Delhi's air pollution on Monday, while other factors, including industries, accounted for 23.3 per cent, data from the Decision Support System (DSS) showed.
On Sunday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR.
The move followed a review of the sub-committee on GRAP on Saturday and forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM).
On October 15, the Supreme Court allowed the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR between 6 am and 7 pm and again from 8 pm to 10 pm on Diwali eve and the day of the festival.

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated from 'very poor' to 'severe' category in many places.

Delhi air quality dips into 'severe' category at many places as AQI crosses 400 again

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated from 'very poor' to 'severe' category in many places.

The air dipped into the 'severe category' on November 22 at many places in Delhi from the 'very poor' category a day earlier.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board data recorded at 7 am, the AQI was 405 in Anand Vihar, 428 in Jahangirpuri, 404 in Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and 403 in Dwarka Sector 8.
The overall AQI stood at 393 in the 'very poor' category, compared to 323 recorded a day ago.
The Air Quality Index from 0 to 100 is considered as good, while from 100 to 200 it is moderate, from 200 to 300 it is poor, and from 300 to 400 it is said to be very poor and from 400 to 500 or above it is considered as severe.
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Two days after Diwali, the air quality in Delhi dipped to 'severe' category as many places recorded AQI over 400.

Delhi air quality dips to 'severe' category, 400+ AQI in many areas

Two days after Diwali, the air quality in Delhi dipped to the 'severe' category as many places recorded AQI over 400.

Two days after Diwali, the air quality in Delhi has plunged to the 'severe' category.
The air quality index or AQI in RK Puram was recorded at 417, Punjabi Bagh at 410, ITO at 430 and Jahangirpuri at 428.
A day ago, that is the day after Diwali, the overall AQI of the national was 358 in the 'very poor' category.
The city had recorded the best AQI in eight years on Diwali, owing to rains three days prior to the festival.
Meanwhile, the air quality in Noida and Ghaziabad stood in the 'very poor' category.
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Sri Lanka followed them into staying indoors on November 4 when the Air Quality Index stood at 407 in the morning.

Delhi's air pollution forces Sri Lanka to cancel training ahead of Bangladesh game | Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka cancelled their opening training session in the national capital due to "severe" air pollution. Still, Bangladesh braved the conditions to train, a day after choosing to skip their practice session.

Sri Lanka followed them into staying indoors on November 4 when the Air Quality Index stood at 407 in the morning.

Sri Lanka cancelled their opening training session in the national capital due to "severe" air pollution but Bangladesh braved the adverse weather conditions to train, a day after choosing to skip their practice session.
Bangladesh, who arrived on Wednesday, had decided against practising on Friday as the pollution levels in the city hit the "severe plus" category.
Sri Lanka followed them into staying indoors on Saturday when the Air Quality Index stood at 407 in the morning.
"It was cancelled owing to the air quality issue," said a SLC source, referring to the Saturday's training session.
However, Bangladesh players, wearing masks, came out for practice at the Feroz Shah Kotla.
An AQI between zero 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".
It is unlikely that the International Cricket Council (ICC) will shift the game out of Delhi but the call on whether the match will go ahead will only be taken on that day.
"We are currently assessing the situation. The ICC and our hosts the BCCI take the well-being of all participants seriously and are monitoring the air quality in Delhi. We are taking expert advice to assess the situation," an ICC spokesperson told PTI.
The air quality is usually assessed by match officials on the day of a game.
It is not the first time that Sri Lanka are having to deal with Delhi's notorious air pollution. The players had to wear masks during the Test series back in 2017. Even the Bangladesh cricketers resorted to wearing masks in Delhi ahead of a T20 in 2019.
On Friday, Bangladesh team director Khaled Mahmud said the players developed cough after going out in the city and therefore the management decided to cancel the first training session.
On Friday, the air quality plummeted to the "severe plus" category.
"Many( cricketers) went out yesterday (Thursday) and now they are having some kind of coughing so there is a risk factor involved and so we cancelled the training so that they don't get unwell," said Mahmud at the team hotel.

On Friday, Delhi recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 468. This level triggers emergency measures, including restrictions on polluting vehicles and construction activities in the region.

Delhi's 'severe' air pollution forces Bangladesh to cancel training session | Cricket World Cup

The Bangladesh cricket team canceled their training session in Delhi due to severe air pollution in the national capital. 

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<h2>On Friday, Delhi recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 468. This level triggers emergency measures, including restrictions on polluting vehicles and construction activities in the region.</h2>

The Bangladesh cricket team canceled their training session in Delhi ahead of the World Cup match against Sri Lanka due to severe air pollution in the national capital. The decision came as a precaution after many players experienced respiratory discomfort, including coughing, due to the deteriorating air quality.
Bangladesh had arrived in Delhi following their defeat against Pakistan in Kolkata, and their training session was scheduled for Friday evening. However, the team management chose to forgo the practice session to minimize health risks to the players.
Delhi's air quality had deteriorated to the "severe plus" category, prompting concerns about the players' well-being. Air pollution in the region has been a recurring issue, with past instances of Sri Lankan players wearing masks to combat poor air quality during their matches in the city.
The last of Delhi's allocated five World Cup games is scheduled for November 6, and the team's preparations may be impacted if the air quality does not improve. The situation remains uncertain, and the team director, Khaled Mahmud, acknowledged the need to adapt to the circumstances.
Despite the challenges posed by air pollution, these upcoming games are crucial for Bangladesh's Champions Trophy qualification. The top seven teams in the ongoing World Cup, along with hosts Pakistan, will earn a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
On Friday, Delhi recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 468, categorizing it as "severe plus." This level triggers emergency measures, including restrictions on polluting vehicles and construction activities in the region. It was the worst air quality recorded in Delhi since November 2021.
While Delhi authorities considered stricter measures, the Commission for Air Quality Management decided to monitor the situation for an additional day or more before implementing any further restrictions. The air pollution issue remains a significant concern for residents, athletes, and authorities in the city.&nbsp;
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The minister said directions have been issued to the Delhi Traffic Police to decongest 95 identified traffic junctions which will help reduce vehicular pollution.

Delhi air quality: environment minister Gopal Rai orders using dust suppressants

The minister said directions have been issued to the Delhi Traffic Police to decongest 95 identified traffic junctions which will help reduce vehicular pollution.

The government has identified eight more pollution hotspots in addition to the existing 13 in the national capital, and special teams will be deployed there to check pollution sources, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Monday.
After a meeting with 28 departments to ensure the effective implementation of pollution mitigation measures in the capital, Rai said the government has also decided to use suppressant powder to prevent dust pollution in the city.
Delhi's air quality turned "very poor" on Sunday for the first time since May, mainly due to a drop in temperature and wind speed, which allowed pollutants to accumulate.

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