Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Very Poor'
Delhi's air quality has become very bad, reaching the 'Very Poor' category.
This is because of thick smog and fog that are trapping pollutants, making it hard to see and breathe.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in some areas is even in the 'Severe' category.
The government is taking steps to control pollution, like checking vehicles and impounding those that don't meet emission norms.
The weather is also very cold, with temperatures around 7.8 degrees Celsius, and it's expected to stay foggy.
People, especially children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues, are advised to limit outdoor activities and wear masks.
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to the 'Very Poor' category, with AQI exceeding 300 in many areas.
Thick smog and fog are trapping pollutants, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life.
AQI in Anand Vihar and Akshardham reached 410, classified as 'Severe' by the CPCB.
The Delhi Transport Department impounded 28 buses and issued 3,970 challans for violating emission norms.
The IMD has forecast foggy conditions with a maximum temperature of around 22 degrees Celsius.
- Who
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi Transport Department
- What
- Deterioration of air quality to 'Very Poor' category, dense fog, enforcement of anti-pollution measures
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- Cold weather, calm winds, and dense fog trapping pollutants
- AQI in Anand Vihar
- 410 (Severe)
- AQI in Akshardham
- 410 (Severe)
- AQI in ITO
- 379 (Very Poor)
- AQI in Dhaula Kuan
- 252 (Poor)
- AQI in Kartavya Path
- 381 (Very Poor)
- Minimum Temperature in Delhi
- 7.8 degrees Celsius
- Maximum Temperature Forecast
- 22 degrees Celsius
- Relative Humidity
- 100%
- Vehicles Impounded
- 28
- Challans Issued
- 3,970
Sources
IMD issues red alert for ‘very dense’ fog in several Uttar Pradesh districts including Ayodhya, Prayagraj & Raebareli
After brief respite, visibility drops again due to fog across north and east; flight disruptions likely
Cold wave condition grips Bihar, IMD issues orange alert for dense to very dense
Delhi Faces Dense Fog, ‘Severe’ AQI and IMD Warning - Check Area-wise AQI, Flight Status
IndiGo, SpiceJet issue travel advisories as dense fog disrupts flight operations across several airports
Jharkhand Schools Closed till Dec 31, Holiday Announced in Ranchi Due to Cold Wave
Delhi Air Slips Back Into 'Very Poor' Category As Smog Engulfs City; AQI Breaches 400 In Several Areas
28 buses impounded by transport dept
Delhi records ‘very poor’ air quality; foggy conditions likely to persist
Delhi records 'very poor' air quality; foggy conditions likely to persist
Delhi air turns hazardous again as smog thickens; pollution levels spike across city
