Delhi air quality remains 'very poor', AQI stands at 381

The Hindu
The Hindu
2M ago
The persistent poor air quality in Delhi highlights the urgent need for effective pollution control measures to protect public health.
Delhi air quality remains 'very poor', AQI stands at 381

Key insights

  • 1

    Severe air quality levels: 13 monitoring stations reported 'severe' air quality.

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    Emergency measures implemented: Authorities are tightening pollution control measures.

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    Temperature and humidity: Minimum temperature was 14°C with 86% humidity.

A What happened
Delhi's air quality remains a significant concern as of November 23, 2025, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 381, categorizing it as 'very poor'. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that 13 monitoring stations indicated 'severe' air quality, while 25 others recorded 'very poor' levels, all exceeding 300 on the AQI scale. The CPCB defines AQI levels, where 0-50 is 'good', 51-100 is 'satisfactory', 101-200 is 'moderate', 201-300 is 'poor', 301-400 is 'very poor', and 401-500 is 'severe'. On this day, the minimum temperature was noted at 14°C, which is 2.7°C above the seasonal average, with humidity at 86%. The weather forecast predicts a maximum temperature around 26°C and shallow fog conditions.

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