Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Poor' For Fourth Consecutive Day With Rising Pollution Levels Before Diwali

Oct 17, 2025 10:57 pm CST

Delhi and surrounding NCR cities continue to experience deteriorating air quality with AQI readings in the 'poor' category for the fourth straight day. Ghaziabad recorded the worst air quality in India at 306 AQI, while transport emissions contribute nearly 18% to Delhi's pollution. Authorities monitor stubble burning incidents across neighboring states as Diwali approaches.