Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Delhi's air quality worsens to 'very poor'
The air quality in Delhi has gotten much worse, reaching 'very poor' levels with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 373.
Some areas, like Anand Vihar, have even reached 'severe' levels with an AQI of 441.
This bad air can make it hard to breathe, especially for people with lung problems.
The main reasons for this pollution are cars, factories, burning trash, and construction.
Because of the bad air, many flights at the Delhi airport were cancelled or delayed.
The city is working to help people and keep things running smoothly, but the situation is serious and needs attention.
Delhi's air quality has worsened to 'very poor' with an average AQI of 373, up from 334 the previous day.
15 out of 40 monitoring stations recorded 'severe' air quality, with Anand Vihar peaking at 441.
Transport is the largest contributor to Delhi's pollution, accounting for 18.3% of the total.
Dense fog caused by pollution led to the cancellation of 79 flights and delays of over 230 flights at Delhi airport.
Residential sources, construction activities, waste burning, road dust, and power generation also contribute significantly to the pollution.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi, particularly those with respiratory issues
- What
- Worsening air quality to 'very poor' and 'severe' levels
- When
- Over the past two days
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Increased vehicular traffic, industrial activities, residential sources, construction, waste burning, road dust, and power generation
- Current AQI (Delhi)
- 373 (average), 441 (peak)
- Primary Causes
- Transport, industries, residential sources, construction, waste burning, road dust, power generation
- Affected Groups
- All residents, particularly those with respiratory issues
- Flight Disruptions
- 79 flights cancelled, 230 delayed
- AQI Categories
- 0-50: Good, 51-100: Satisfactory, 101-200: Moderate, 201-300: Poor, 301-400: Very Poor, 401-500: Severe
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