The Supreme Court has ruled out both a complete firecracker ban and unrestricted 24-hour use, indicating that permissible crackers may be allowed during specified hours.
Cold wave conditions, coupled with dense fog, also impacted air travel operations, with several flights delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to poor visibility.
Delhi woke up to severe air pollution, dense fog, and cold wave conditions as AQI crossed 437, prompting health concerns and IMD alerts across the capital.
The Delhi Assembly winter session 2026 begins, with debates on air pollution, environmental issues, and CAG reports on ‘Sheesh Mahal’ and Delhi Jal Board.
Several air quality monitoring stations across Delhi reported alarming readings. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 418, while Wazirpur followed closely at 414.
New Delhi, Dec 31, 2025 – Delhi’s air quality deteriorated significantly in December 2025, with pollution levels rising sharply even though there were no major farm fire incidents in the region, according to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and air quality data from official sources. Worst December in Years Data.
Delhi’s air quality stayed in the ‘very poor’ category on Sunday morning with thick smog covering the city, while neighbouring Noida recorded ‘severe’ AQI levels.