Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Delhi Air Quality Dips to 'Very Poor' Category
The air in Delhi has become very polluted, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 312, which is considered 'very poor'.
This is worse than yesterday when it was 'poor' at 271.
Many parts of the city have readings in the 'very poor' range, while some are still in the 'poor' range.
This means the air is not healthy to breathe.
It's getting colder, and a thick haze has covered the city, making it harder to see.
This pollution is a problem that has been happening since the Diwali festival.
Because the air is so bad, the government has started taking stronger actions, like using water sprinklers to reduce dust and even doubling the price of parking spots.
The goal is to try and make the air cleaner for everyone.
Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 312 on Friday morning, falling into the 'very poor' category.
On Thursday, the AQI was 271, categorized as 'poor'.
Multiple monitoring stations across Delhi recorded AQI levels within the 'very poor' range (310-366).
Environmental factors like the onset of winter, a thick haze, and post-Diwali pollution are contributing to the degraded air quality.
Measures such as truck-mounted water sprinklers and doubled parking fees are in effect as Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been invoked.
- Who
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)
- What
- Delhi's air quality dropped to the 'very poor' category with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 312.
- When
- Friday morning (8 am), with data also referencing Thursday.
- Where
- National Capital Region (NCR), specifically Delhi.
- Why
- Deteriorating air quality, likely due to a combination of post-Diwali pollution, winter conditions, and haze, leading to the invocation of Stage 2 of GRAP.
Government Response
Environmental Conditions
Air Quality Levels
Government Response
While overall AQI is 'very poor' at 312, specific stations reported 'poor' air quality, suggesting some variation.
Environmental Conditions
Numerous monitoring stations across Delhi are reporting 'very poor' air quality (310-366), indicating a widespread decline.
Contributing Factors to Pollution
Government Response
The invocation of Stage 2 of GRAP and measures like water sprinklers and doubled parking fees are government actions to combat pollution.
Environmental Conditions
The onset of winter, a thick layer of haze, and post-Diwali pollution are identified as natural and event-driven factors worsening air quality.
- Overall AQI (Friday, 8 am)
- 312
- Overall AQI (Thursday, 8 am)
- 271
- AQI Category
- Very Poor
- Minimum Temperature (Nov 6)
- Approx. 11.4 - 12.7 degrees Celsius
- GRAP Stage
- Stage 2 invoked
- Mitigation Measures
- Truck-mounted water sprinklers, Doubled parking fees
