Weekly Environmental News Roundup (12 October 2026)
Weekly environmental news roundup from across different media networks for Week 41 (5 to 11 October) 2026.
Air Quality
Delhi-NCR’s toxic air may have role in gynaecological cancers, say experts
Long-term exposure to air pollution may have a role in development of gynaecological cancers, Delhi-NCR experts said, citing emerging research on the possible links between PM2.5 exposure, reproductive health and cancers of the female reproductive system.
CAQM forms 15-member panel to trace pollution sources in four states affecting Delhi-NCR
The Commission for Air Quality Management has formed a15-member expert sub-committee to identify pollution sources in adjoining areas of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh that affect air quality in Delhi-NCR.
Delhi air particles hampering pollution fight by fettering sunlight, weakening winds: Study
A ban on building construction in Delhi during winter, imposed amid worsening air pollution, is leaving construction workers without work for nearly three months.
Water
DJB begins work on tube wells along Munak canal to augment water supply in North Delhi
The Delhi Jal Board has begun work on a medium-term project to augment Delhi’s water supply by developing a series of water extraction points along the Munak canal in north Delhi, officials said on Tuesday.
NGT issues notice to DDA on plea alleging encroachment on 28-bigha water body in Delhi’s Mustafabad
The National Green Tribunal has issued notice to the Delhi Development Authority on a plea alleging encroachment on a 28-bigha water body in Mustafabad village in northeast Delhi.
After HC rap over depleting water table, Gurugram plans borewell phase-out
Following scrutiny from the Punjab and Haryana High Court over the rapid depletion of groundwater and unchecked extraction across the district, Gurugram authorities on Monday drew up an action plan directing government departments to gradually discontinue the use of borewells and push industrial units to switch to tertiary-treated wastewater for operational needs.
Waste & Circularity
Failing to keep pace: Delhi’s waste processing gap widens; 44% of waste remains unprocessed
Of every 100kg of waste generated in Delhi, 44 kg remains unprocessed and ends up at its already oversaturated landfill sites.
10 held for bringing garbage and plastic waste from Delhi to Gurgaon; cops probe disposal network
Ten people have been arrested for allegedly transporting garbage and plastic waste from Delhi to Gurgaon for dumping and segregation, with police recovering seven vehicles, including canters and tractor-trolleys, used in the operation.
Climate & Energy
Delhi’s hidden climate bill is already coming due
For Delhi, extreme heat and air pollution are no longer distant climate concerns.
Environment & Policy
Young minds debate pollution, water conservation and climate change at Delhi Assembly
The Delhi Assembly witnessed an unusual yet inspiring session on Wednesday as children aged between 7 and 17 years took the seats of legislators and debated pressing issues related to the environment and sustainable development.
