Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Delhi Faces Severe Air Pollution
Delhi is having a big problem with air pollution.
The air quality is very bad, with some areas having severe pollution levels.
The government is working hard to fix this by building special roads to reduce dust.
They are also asking people to help by not making more dust and smoke.
This is important because bad air can make people sick, especially children and older adults.
Delhi's air quality deteriorated sharply, with the overall AQI recorded at 393, placing it in the 'Very Poor' category.
Several areas, including Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, ITO, DTU, and Nehru Nagar, recorded severe AQI levels, with Anand Vihar hitting 436.
The government is prioritizing the elimination of dust pollution and is constructing wall-to-wall roads to control dust.
Public participation is encouraged, with citizens urged to reduce dust and smoke to help improve air quality.
The severe air pollution is causing discomfort and health risks to residents, especially in areas with the highest pollution levels.
- Who
- Delhi city government and residents
- What
- Addressing severe air pollution
- When
- December 13, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To mitigate health risks and improve air quality
Environmental Concerns
Urban Development
Air Quality
Environmental Concerns
Poor air quality poses significant health risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
Urban Development
Urban development projects are necessary for progress, despite their environmental impact.
- Location
- New Delhi
- Overall AQI
- 393 (Very Poor)
- Highest AQI
- 436 (Severe) in Anand Vihar
- Other Severe AQI Areas
- Ashok Vihar (435), ITO (425), DTU (426), Nehru Nagar (427)
- Very Poor AQI Areas
- Najafgarh (312), Shadipur (375), Okhla Phase 2 (400), Dwarka Sector 8 (394)
- Government Priority
- Eliminating dust pollution
- Government Action
- Constructing wall-to-wall roads at an accelerated pace
- Public Participation
- Encouraged to reduce dust and smoke
Sources
Delhi Temperature To Go Real Low This Week; Govt's Fresh Orders To Curb Pollution – See Details
Delhi-NCR AQI Level Today, December 12: AQI remains at 329 in ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ category
Delhi chokes under toxic smog as air quality drops to 329, Bawana worst hit – Check area-wise AQI here
Mumbai Weather Update For Dec 12, 2025: City Wakes Up To Cold Morning, Reels Under Haze; AQI Lingers In Poor Category At 148, Wadala Reports Severe Air Quality
Smog persists in Delhi, air quality reduces to ‘very poor’
₹5,000 Fine for Open Burning: CM Rekha Gupta Draws a Firm Red Line on Pollution
Rs 5,000 fine for open burning: CM Rekha Gupta draws a firm red line on pollution
Delhi–NCR Chokes Under ‘Very Poor’ Air as Pollution Hotspots Slip Into 'Severe' Zone -Check Area Wise AQI
PM2.5 levels stay high despite slight improvement in Delhi’s AQI
Delhi Air Quality Plunges To 'Severe' Category Amid Toxic Smog, AQI Hits 436 In Anand Vihar
