Topic: AQI

Delhi’s average AQI rose to 376 before Diwali fireworks, with Jahangirpuri recording 463 and several monitoring stations reporting severe air quality.

After Diwali, Delhi-NCR’s air pollution rose sharply, with AQI levels crossing 400 in several areas and some monitoring stations recording above 450.

After heavy fireworks on Diwali night, Delhi-NCR’s air deteriorated sharply on Monday morning, with AQI crossing 400 in several areas.

Heavy fireworks on Diwali night affected Delhi’s air and visibility the next day, with dense haze, reduced visibility and AQI levels reaching very poor to severe categories.

After Diwali, Delhi’s air turned severe, with AQI crossing 400 in several areas. Dense smog affected visibility and breathing on Monday morning.

Power cuts and rising air pollution in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar have increased difficulties for residents after Diwali, with AQI crossing 400 in several areas.

Air quality in Delhi-NCR deteriorated sharply after Diwali fireworks, with several areas crossing AQI 400 and Prayagraj recording levels above 500.

As air pollution rose in Delhi on Diwali night due to firecracker smoke, data from several key air quality monitoring stations suddenly stopped appearing online.

Delhi’s air quality worsened after Diwali fireworks, with the average AQI at 368 and levels crossing 400 at 15 monitoring stations, according to CPCB data.

A report claims 21 Uttar Pradesh cities are among the world’s 50 most polluted, with Meerut and Hapur recording AQI levels of 727 and 718.

A report claims 21 Uttar Pradesh cities are among the world’s 50 most polluted, with Meerut and Hapur recording AQI levels of 727 and 718.

After air quality worsened in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali, CAQM implemented GRAP-3 restrictions, including curbs on dust-generating construction and vehicles.

People track CPCB and IQAir data for Delhi-NCR air pollution, but AQI numbers can differ because the two platforms use different measurement methods and scales.

In view of Delhi’s worsening air quality, the Directorate of Education has ordered hybrid classes up to Class 5 in all government and private schools until further orders.

Toxic air in Delhi and the voter list Special Intensive Revision kept the capital tense, with AQI in the very poor to severe range and political allegations intensifying.

According to a global pollution ranking released on November 6, 2026, all of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Delhi ranked 16th.

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR continues to worsen, with AQI crossing 400 in nine areas. CPCB data recorded Delhi’s average AQI at 389 at 6 a.m.

Delhi-NCR air pollution is worsening, with several areas crossing AQI 450. CAQM has kept GRAP Stage 2 measures in force and issued notices to five Punjab districts.

Delhi-NCR pollution worsens as AQI crosses 450 in several areas; CAQM continues GRAP Stage II measures and issues notices to five Punjab districts.

Delhi’s average AQI was recorded at 377, the worst in 288 days, with air quality severe at 22 monitoring stations ahead of Diwali.