Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Severe AQI, Protests, and Stubble Burning Debate
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR is very bad, with Greater Noida having the worst air quality in the country.
Delhi's air is also very poor.
Punjab's Chief Minister said smoke from stubble burning in Punjab doesn't reach Delhi, but Delhi residents are upset about the pollution and want the government to do something about it.
The air quality is expected to stay bad for the next few days.
Greater Noida recorded 'severe' air quality with AQI of 454
Delhi's AQI reached 374, categorized as 'very poor'
Punjab CM Mann dismissed Delhi CM Gupta's stubble burning claims
Delhi residents and students protested poor air quality
Air quality expected to remain 'very poor' in Delhi
- Who
- Residents of Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Haryana governments
- What
- Experiencing severe air pollution
- When
- On Tuesday and continuing
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana
- Why
- Due to stubble burning, industrial activities, and vehicle emissions
Delhi Government's Stance
Punjab Government's Stance
Stubble Burning Impact
Delhi Government's Stance
Rekha Gupta (Delhi CM) blames Punjab for stubble burning causing Delhi's pollution
Punjab Government's Stance
Bhagwant Mann (Punjab CM) denies smoke from Punjab reaches Delhi
- Greater Noida AQI
- 454 (Severe)
- Delhi AQI
- 374 (Very Poor)
- Punjab CM's Stance
- Stubble burning smoke doesn't reach Delhi
- Delhi Protests
- Hundreds of residents and students demanded action against pollution
- Expected AQI
- Very Poor in Delhi for coming days
Sources
Delhi-NCR air pollution: CAQM shuts down GRAP-4 rumours, says ‘at present…’
Delhi air pollution: Bhagwant Mann calls Rekha Gupta's claims 'a joke', says smoke from Punjab doesn’t reach capital
Greater Noida tops AQI charts in country with ‘severe’ air
Delhi air pollution woes deepen as national capital records 'severe' AQI at 16 locations, check Noida air quality here
Vehicle Ban And Fines To Expect If GRAP Stage 4 Is Imposed In Delhi NCR
