Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Delhi Forms Panel to Tackle Severe Air Pollution
Delhi is having a big problem with very bad air.
The government has made a special team of experts to help fix this problem.
They are working on making roads better and stopping things that make the air dirty.
Some people are blaming the city government for not closing toll booths, which make traffic worse and add to the pollution.
The air is so bad that flights have been canceled, and it's expected to stay bad for a few more days.
The government is trying to do better, but some people think they need to do more.
Delhi government forms an expert committee to tackle the city's severe air pollution crisis, focusing on innovation and pollution control strategies.
The committee includes former secretaries, DPCC chairpersons, and experts from institutions like IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi.
AAP accuses the BJP-led MCD of not shutting down toll plazas, leading to traffic congestion and increased pollution.
Over 50,200 potholes have been repaired this year, and 2,180 km of roads are identified for redevelopment to reduce vehicular emissions.
The air quality is expected to remain in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category for the next several days, affecting daily life and travel.
- Who
- Delhi government, residents, IndiGo passengers, AAP, BJP-led MCD
- What
- Formation of expert committee to tackle air pollution, severe air pollution, flight cancellations, political accusations over toll plazas
- When
- December 28, 2025 (Monday)
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To address chronic air quality crisis, manage pollution sources, and improve road infrastructure; political blame over pollution control measures
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Average AQI
- 402 (Severe)
- Highest AQI Station
- Vivek Vihar (456)
- AQI Inside Car (Windows Up)
- 179 (Unhealthy)
- AQI After Windows Down
- 500+ (Maximum Limit)
- Video Source
- Roshan Rai
- Pollution Sources
- Vehicular emissions, construction dust, stubble burning, weather conditions
- Flights Cancelled
- 80 flights by IndiGo
- Temperature Range
- 22-24°C (Max), 7-9°C (Min)
- Wind Conditions
- Light northwesterly winds, below 15 kmph
- Committee Members
- 11 members including former secretaries, DPCC chairpersons, and IIT experts
- Implementation Committee Members
- 16 members including chief secretary, MCD commissioner, and DDA vice-chairperson
- Road Infrastructure Upgrades
- Over 50,200 potholes repaired this year, 2,180 km of roads identified for redevelopment
- Toll Plazas Issue
- AAP accuses BJP-led MCD of not shutting down toll plazas despite Supreme Court ban
Sources
'Aapni Hi Maut Pe Hasi Aa Rahi Hain': Man Tests Delhi's AQI, Indicator Reaches 500+ In Seconds | VIDEO
Delhi's Air Quality 'Severe' on Monday Morning
IndiGo cancels 80 flights across network on account of bad weather conditions
Delhi sees worst December AQI in seven years, stubble burning contribution at 3.5 per cent
Delhi pollution: Cong holds ‘Lok Sansad’ to deliberate on solutions
Delhi Records Worst Average AQI For December In 7 Years At 349
Delhi govt forms panel to tackle hazardous air
AAP slams BJP-led MCD over failure to close toll plazas
