Delhi’s Air Quality Turns ‘Severe’; Several Areas Record AQI Above 400 | Delhi Pollution |

New Delhi | Updated: November 9, 2025, 08:35 AM (IST)

Delhi Pollution
The national capital, New Delhi, woke up to hazardous air conditions on Sunday as the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) slipped into the ‘Severe’ category, touching alarming levels across multiple monitoring stations.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi’s overall AQI was 391 at 7 a.m., marking a sharp deterioration from previou

Bawana: 436 (Highest)

Patparganj: 425

RK Puram: 422

Alipur: 415

Sonia Vihar: 415

Chandni Chowk: 409

Anand Vihar: 412

These figures place nearly every major region of Delhi in the ‘Severe’ zone, indicating extremely poor air quality that poses serious health risks. A thick layer of smog blanketed the city on Saturday evening, reducing visibility and causing respiratory discomfort to residents.

Pollution Levels Worsening Each Day

Thursday, Nov 6: AQI – 271 (‘Poor’)

Friday, Nov 7: AQI – 312 (‘Very Poor’)

Saturday, Nov 8: AQI – 355 (‘Very Poor’)

Sunday, Nov 9: AQI – 391 (‘Severe’)

This consistent rise in pollution levels has sparked growing concerns among health experts, urging citizens to limit outdoor activities and use N95 masks when stepping out.

Doctors recommend staying indoors, using air purifiers, and avoiding intense outdoor exercise. Long-term exposure to such air quality can cause respiratory and cardiovascular issues, especially among children and the elderly.

Authorities are expected to hold emergency review meetings to address the situation and explore temporary measures such as vehicle restrictions, construction bans, and artificial rain proposals to control the pollution surge.