Delhi has been battling poor air quality for the last few weeks. Check area-wise AQI.
Delhi-NCR has been battling persistent air pollution for nearly a month. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, a layer of toxic smog engulfed Delhi on Thursday as the air quality continues to be in the ‘very poor’ category. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday revoked Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III restrictions.
What is the current AQI level in Delhi-NCR?
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 349 at 7 am, while on Wednesday, Delhi witnessed an AQI of 327 at 4 pm. Visuals shared by the news agency ANI from the Anand Vihar area showed a layer of smog blanketing the region, with an AQI of 390, hovering just below the ‘severe’ category, which is above 400. Wazirpur recorded the worst AQI level of 406 in the ‘severe’ category, along with Bawana recording 405.
#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from the Anand Vihar area as a layer of toxic smog blankets the city. AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 390, categorised as ‘Very Poor’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/C5SZHkaQtY
— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2025
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered “good”, 51 and 100 “satisfactory”, 101 and 200 “moderate”, 201 and 300 “poor”, 301 and 400 “very poor”, and 401 and 500 “severe”.
Which area in Delhi is worst affected by pollution?
The AQI level in several parts of New Delhi is as follows
- Mandir Marg – 243 (lowest AQI)
- Rohini – 400 (‘Very Poor’)
- Vivek Vihar – 400
- Nehru Nagar – 395
- Jahangirpuri – 394
- Narela – 388
- Ashok Vihar – 388
- Punjabi Bagh – 377
- Mundka – 377
- DTU – 373
- Chandni Chowk – 371
- Burari Crossing – 369
- ITO – 357
- RK Puram – 356
- Sonia Vihar – 355
- Okhla Phase-2 – 351
- Patparganj – 351
- JLN Stadium – 350
- Major Dhyan Chand Stadium – 299
- Lodhi Road – 297,
- Sri Aurobindo Marg 295
- Aya Nagar 282
It is to be noted that CAQM has directed authorities to intensify actions under Stage I and Stage II of GRAP to ensure that pollution levels do not rise again. “Actions under Stage-I & II shall, however, remain invoked and be implemented as per the modified GRAP dated 21.11.2025 (copy enclosed), monitored and reviewed by all the agencies concerned in the entire NCR to ensure that the AQI levels do not slip further to the “Severe/ Severe+ Category”. All implementing agencies shall keep strict vigil and especially intensify measures under Stage-1 & II of the modified GRAP,” the release said.
