Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Poor' for 5th Day as Diwali Approaches: 9 Stations Enter 'Very Poor' Category

Oct 19, 2025 02:21 am CST

Delhi's air quality continues to deteriorate, remaining in the "poor" category for the fifth consecutive day with nine monitoring stations now in the "very poor" zone. With an overall AQI of 268, pollution levels are rising ahead of Diwali, with Anand Vihar recording the highest reading at 389. Transport emissions contribute 15.6% of total pollution as authorities issue warnings for the coming days.