Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates to Severe Levels
Delhi's air quality has become very bad, reaching levels that are harmful to health.
The air quality index (AQI) in many areas is in the 'severe' category, which means it can make people sick, especially children and older adults.
The city is covered in thick smog, which also reduces visibility.
Neighboring cities like Ghaziabad and Noida are also affected.
The government has formed a special team of experts to find ways to reduce pollution from vehicles.
The team has two months to come up with solutions.
People are advised to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid the bad air.
Delhi's overall AQI reached 387-397, bordering the 'severe' category.
Wazirpur recorded the highest AQI at 443-445, with other areas like Jahangirpuri and Vivek Vihar also in the 'severe' range.
Neighboring cities Ghaziabad and Noida recorded AQI levels of 422, both in the 'severe' range.
Thick smog and fog reduced visibility, affecting daily life and posing health risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) formed a 15-member expert committee to reduce vehicular pollution in Delhi-NCR.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi and neighboring cities, CAQM, Government officials
- What
- Deterioration of air quality to severe levels, formation of expert committee
- When
- Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Where
- Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR)
- Why
- Combination of low wind speed, vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, and seasonal factors
- Overall AQI
- 387-397 (Very Poor to Severe)
- Most Polluted Area
- Wazirpur (AQI 443-445)
- Other High Pollution Areas
- Jahangirpuri, Vivek Vihar, Anand Vihar, Rohini, Ashok Vihar
- Neighboring Cities AQI
- Ghaziabad (422), Noida (422), Gurugram (295), Faridabad (208)
- Health Risks
- Respiratory issues, especially for children, elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions
- Visibility Impact
- Reduced visibility due to smog and fog
- CAQM Response
- Formed 15-member expert committee to reduce vehicular pollution
- Committee Timeline
- Two-month timeline to submit recommendations
Sources
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