Delhi Pollution Live Updates: Dense smog shrouds National Capital, visibility drops sharply, Non-PUCC vehicles barred from fuel

Dense smog and low visibility persisted, and 11 out of 40 monitoring stations, including Jahangirpuri, Mundka, and Wazirpur, recorded ‘severe’ air quality of 426, according to CPCB data.

Dec 17, 2025 - 17:00
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Delhi Pollution Live Updates: Dense smog shrouds National Capital, visibility drops sharply, Non-PUCC vehicles barred from fuel

New Delhi: The Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has announced strict measures to curb rising pollution levels in the National Capital. Vehicles without a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will no longer be allowed to purchase petrol or diesel. Only BS VI-compliant vehicles will be permitted to operate within city limits; all older vehicles will face restrictions. Delhi’s air quality improved marginally on Tuesday, with the AQI at 377, down from 498 a day earlier. Dense smog and low visibility persisted, and 11 out of 40 monitoring stations, including Jahangirpuri, Mundka, and Wazirpur, recorded ‘severe’ air quality of 426, according to CPCB data. Winter fog and poor air quality have affected air traffic in Delhi. IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory warning passengers about possible delays due to early morning fog across Northern India(BHARAT).

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