The AQI around the India Gate was measured at 358. Meanwhile, the AQI in Ghazipur was measured at 363.
Delhi has experienced an unprecedented level of toxic air pollution over the past several days, resulting in a continual decline of air quality measurements that fall into the extremely poor to catastrophic ranges. The increase in this type of pollution creates several health hazards, like respiratory diseases, heart problems, and weakened immunity.
What is the current air quality in Delhi-NCR?
A layer of haze engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 337 at 7 am, falling under the ‘very poor’ category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
What is the AQI at India Gate, Ghazipur?
The AQI around the India Gate was measured at 358. Meanwhile, the AQI in Ghazipur was measured at 363. The AQI around the AIIMS area was measured at 348. Visuals near the South Extension showed a layer of toxic smog blanketing the area, as reported by ANI. The AQI in this area was measured at 348 at 7 am on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from near India Gate as a layer of toxic smog blankets the city. AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 358, categorised as ‘Very Poor’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/qja8IXXU5s
— ANI (@ANI) November 26, 2025
As per the data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Bawana recorded the AQI level of 377 at 7 am, falling under the ‘very poor’ category. In contrast, NSIT Dwarka recorded an AQI of 296. According to AQI categorisation, 0-50 is ‘good’, 51-100 ‘satisfactory’, 101-200 ‘moderate’, 201-300 ‘poor’, 301-400 ‘very poor’, and 401-500 ‘severe’.
Meanwhile, with the ash clouds from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi Volcano reaching India, environmentalist Vimlendu Jha said that the ash clouds will not “immediately impact” Delhi’s AQI.He said, “The eruption of Ethopia’s volcano is enormous, and if you see it in the last 24 hours, whether we talk about Gujarat, Rajasthan or even in the last 12 hours, we can even see the ashes floating around Delhi. The overall impact of the eruption will be in the form of ash clouds and will not immediately affect the AQI in Delhi. The clouds are made of sulphur dioxide (SO2) and glass particles. Though it will not immediately affect the AQI, we need to monitor it, as the clouds are in the very upper atmosphere.”
Delhi government offices and all private establishments in the city will function with 50 per cent staff strength, and the rest will work from home under stage three of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in view of high air pollution levels, according to an order issued on Monday, as reported by news agency PTI.
The direction, issued by the Environment Department under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to all Delhi government offices and private establishments operating in the national capital, came into force with immediate effect.
Essential services such as hospitals, private health establishments, fire services, public transport, water and sanitation are exempted from the restriction.
All private offices functioning within Delhi will operate with 50 per cent staff physically attending the workplace. The remaining staff will “mandatorily” work from home, said the order issued in the name of Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena.
