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Delhi triggers emergency pollution stage with fuel bans

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC · How we work

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Delhi Launches Pollution Plan

Delhi recorded a “poor” AQI of 238, activating the first stage of its emergency plan.
The emergency stage bans coal and firewood fuel, limits construction, and restricts traffic.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a Winter Pollution Action Plan (Nov 1–Feb 28) with a “No PUC, No Fuel” rule.
The cabinet approved 30 electric road-sweeping machines for 609 km of narrow streets across 250 wards.

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Singapore Battles Haze

Singapore endures its 16th consecutive day of unhealthy air, surpassing the 2015 haze record.
The National Environment Agency forecasts PSI 110-180 for October 21, indicating unhealthy conditions.
Residual smoke from Kalimantan fires drifts toward Singapore on east-southeasterly to south-easterly winds.
Showers are expected on October 21, with dry conditions over southern Kalimantan likely to sustain haze drift.

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Delhi Launches Pollution Plan

Delhi recorded a “poor” AQI of 238, activating the first stage of its emergency plan.
The emergency stage bans coal and firewood fuel, limits construction, and restricts traffic.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a Winter Pollution Action Plan (Nov 1–Feb 28) with a “No PUC, No Fuel” rule.
The cabinet approved 30 electric road-sweeping machines for 609 km of narrow streets across 250 wards.

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