Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels as Weak Winds Trap Pollutants Across NCR Region

Nov 03, 2025 02:37 am CST

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to "very poor" levels with an AQI of 366, as weak winds trap pollutants across the city. Three monitoring stations recorded "severe" air quality above 400, with PM2.5 levels reaching 189.6 micrograms per cubic meter. Health concerns are rising for vulnerable populations while neighboring NCR cities also struggle with hazardous air conditions, prompting vehicle restrictions in the capital.