Delhi Air Pollution Crisis: AQI Improves Slightly to 'Very Poor' Level as City Continues to Battle Hazardous Smog

Dec 16, 2025 11:19 am CST

Delhi's air quality showed marginal improvement on Tuesday with AQI at 378, still in the 'very poor' category according to CPCB data. Despite the slight improvement from Monday's 'severe' levels, toxic smog continues to blanket the city, reducing visibility and affecting daily life. Areas like Ghazipur and Anand Vihar recorded 'severe' pollution levels around 410, while flight operations face disruptions and schools have shifted to online learning for younger students.