Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Delhi's Air Quality Under Scrutiny After Viral Filter Video
A man named Andy Evans, who lives in Delhi, shared a video on Instagram showing how dirty his air purifier filter got in just two months.
The filter was covered in a thick layer of black dust, which shocked many people.
The video went viral and reminded everyone how bad the air quality is in Delhi.
The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was around 300 on January 12, which is considered very unhealthy.
People on the internet had different reactions, with some joking about the situation and others expressing concern about the pollution.
A viral Instagram video by Andy Evans shows a heavily polluted air purifier filter in Delhi after two months of use.
The filter was covered in a thick black layer of dust, alarming viewers about the city's air quality.
Delhi's AQI stood at 301 on January 12, 2026, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The video has garnered over 7.45 lakh views and sparked strong reactions online.
Internet users had mixed reactions, with some joking about the situation and others expressing concern about pollution.
- Who
- Andy Evans (Aussie Bhai) and Delhi residents
- What
- A viral video showing a heavily polluted air purifier filter in Delhi
- When
- January 12, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To highlight the severe air pollution in Delhi
- Date
- January 12, 2026
- AQI
- 301
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Filter Usage Duration
- 2 months
- Video Views
- 7.45 lakh