Delhi Pollution: Cold intensifies in Delhi, pollution continues unabated... Air quality deteriorates

Delhi Pollution: The air quality in Delhi, or the Air Quality Index (AQI), is extremely poor. The average AQI in the national capital has again reached 349. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System's forecast, Delhi will not see any relief from pollution anytime soon. Also Read: Delhi NCR is suffocating; even GRAP-3 restrictions are ineffective... AQI exceeds 400 in many areas

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) is extremely poor

Indeed, as the winter intensifies in Delhi, the air has once again become toxic. The air quality index (AQI) is rapidly deteriorating due to the drop in temperature. On Thursday morning, Delhi's average AQI was recorded at 349, which falls in the 'very poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI has reached severe levels at many monitoring stations. Cold winds are trapping pollutants in the air, worsening the situation.

#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from AIIMS as a layer of toxic smog blankets the city. AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 347, categorised as 'Very Poor', as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/yndukz4v1y

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The AQI in many areas of Delhi has exceeded 400, falling into the "severe" category. Wazirpur was the worst affected, with an AQI of 406. Other affected areas include: Rohini - 400 Vivek Vihar - 400 Bawana - 405 Anand Vihar - 390 Nehru Nagar (Lajpat Nagar) - 395 People living in these areas are experiencing breathing difficulties. Experts say that PM2.5 and PM10 levels are very high, contributing to lung and heart diseases.

#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium area as a layer of toxic smog blankets the city. AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 350, categorised as 'Very Poor', as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/u9h0IWdMZ5

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2025

Situation is also bad in NCR cities

Air quality in Delhi and the entire NCR remains in the "very poor" category. The AQI was recorded at 364 in Noida, 375 in Greater Noida, 357 in Ghaziabad, and 300 in Gurugram. Construction work and traffic jams in Greater Noida and Noida are believed to be the main reasons. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System, there will be no significant improvement in the next 24 hours. The AQI is expected to remain between "severe and very poor" until November 28-29.

Also Read: No improvement in Delhi-NCR's air quality, Bawana's AQI 400, Noida air also remains dangerous

Summary

It should be noted that on Wednesday, following a slight improvement in the AQI (327), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) lifted GRAP-3 restrictions with immediate effect. Stages 1 and 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remain in effect, under which...