Pollution

Delhi's average air quality index (AQI) in January 2026 so far stands at 307, marking the second-best January air quality in five years. According to a CREA report, the month has seen two moderate days, 12 poor days, 14 very poor days, and two severe days. The data is sourced from the Central Pollution Control Board.

30 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

This Saturday, January 31, 2026, Hoy No Circula restricts vehicles with hologram 2 (all plates) and out-of-state cars from 05:00 to 22:00 in Mexico City's 16 boroughs and expanded Edomex municipalities. Part of the ongoing series to curb pollution; check prior articles for general rules, exemptions (e.g., electric/hybrid vehicles, holograms 1/00/0, public transport), fines, and full municipality lists.

Dense fog and toxic smog have enveloped Delhi-NCR, reducing visibility to nearly zero. Air quality index has reached 466 in several areas, falling into the severe category, prompting the reimposition of strict GRAP restrictions. Flights, trains, and road traffic are facing disruptions.

16 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

On January 17, 2026, dense fog blanketed Delhi-NCR, reducing visibility to zero and causing delays in flights and trains. Air quality worsened, prompting the imposition of GRAP-III restrictions. The IMD has warned of continued cold wave and fog for the next five days.

The Hoy No Circula program returns to its standard schedule on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Mexico City (CDMX) and the State of Mexico (Edomex), restricting private vehicles with green stickers and plates ending 1-2 from 5:00 to 22:00 in the usual 16 CDMX boroughs and 18 bordering municipalities. This follows holiday adjustments, with fines for violations to curb air pollution.

6 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Superintendencia del Medio Ambiente (Sma) has filed two serious charges against the Antofagasta Municipality for handling the La Chimba ex-landfill, due to the lack of environmental evaluation in its recovery plan. The accusations stem from citizen complaints about illegal burns affecting health and the environment near the Reserva Nacional La Chimba. The municipality has deadlines to respond and claims it is already implementing remediation measures.