Delhi’s air quality dropped sharply on Sunday morning, with the city recording “very poor” pollution levels and some areas touching “severe” levels. Dense smog and calm winds lowered visibility and trapped pollutants close to the ground, affecting breathing conditions across Delhi-NCR.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an average Air Quality Index (AQI) level of 372 at 6:30 a.m., placing the city firmly in the “very poor” category. Several pockets of the city recorded AQI readings above 400, indicating “severe” air quality.
Delhi AQI Today: Key pollution hotspots
Many areas in Delhi reported hazardous air. Wazirpur recorded an AQI of 425, Bawana at 410, Rohini at 409, RK Puram at 418, and Dwarka at 401. Most other stations across the capital showed AQI levels in the range of 300–400.
Air quality in nearby NCR cities was also in the “very poor” category. Faridabad recorded an AQI of 312, Gurugram at 325, Greater Noida at 308, Ghaziabad at 322, and Noida at 301.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted a maximum temperature of 30.5°C, nearly three degrees below normal, and a minimum temperature of 19.4°C, slightly above normal. Humidity stood at 73% on Saturday evening, aiding smog formation.
On Saturday night, the AQI stood at 303 in the “very poor” range. Low wind speed and overnight stagnation caused pollution levels to rise further by early morning.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an average Air Quality Index (AQI) level of 372 at 6:30 a.m., placing the city firmly in the “very poor” category. Several pockets of the city recorded AQI readings above 400, indicating “severe” air quality.
Delhi AQI Today: Key pollution hotspots
Many areas in Delhi reported hazardous air. Wazirpur recorded an AQI of 425, Bawana at 410, Rohini at 409, RK Puram at 418, and Dwarka at 401. Most other stations across the capital showed AQI levels in the range of 300–400.Air quality in nearby NCR cities was also in the “very poor” category. Faridabad recorded an AQI of 312, Gurugram at 325, Greater Noida at 308, Ghaziabad at 322, and Noida at 301.
Delhi Weather conditions
Meteorological factors played a major role in the pollution build-up. Delhi’s Safdarjung weather station reported visibility at 900 metres, while Palam saw visibility around 1,300 metres due to fog and smog. Winds remained light at around 4 kmph, not strong enough to disperse pollutants.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted a maximum temperature of 30.5°C, nearly three degrees below normal, and a minimum temperature of 19.4°C, slightly above normal. Humidity stood at 73% on Saturday evening, aiding smog formation.
On Saturday night, the AQI stood at 303 in the “very poor” range. Low wind speed and overnight stagnation caused pollution levels to rise further by early morning.
