The residents of Delhi-NCR experienced some relief on Wednesday morning after days of highly polluted air.
The residents of Delhi-NCR experienced some relief on Wednesday morning after days of highly polluted air. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 269 at 8 am. Meanwhile, the air quality in the national capital remains in the ‘poor’ category, with a thin layer of smog still visible across parts of the city, affecting visibility. For comparison, the city recorded an AQI of 282 at 4 pm on December 9, placing it in the ‘poor’ category. However, many areas in Delhi remained shrouded in a dense layer of toxic smog.
This morning, thick haze was reported at locations including the India Gate, Kartavya Path, ITO, Anand Vihar, and Ghazipur, resulting in significantly reduced visibility. Many locations in the National Capital were also reported to have “very poor” air quality.
#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from the Akshardham area this morning as a layer of toxic smog blankets the city.
AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 298, categorised as ‘Poor’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/CQZQvjX7FJ
— ANI (@ANI) December 10, 2025
According to CPCB data, Jahangirpuri recorded an AQI of 313, while Wazirpur recorded 305. The Air Quality Index in Vivek Vihar stood at 306, indicating a decline in air quality, as reported by news agency ANI. However, air quality in significant parts of the National Capital improved and was classified as ‘poor category’. Chandini Chowk recorded an AQI of 281, while RK Puram reported 283. Punjabi Bagh and IIT Delhi registered AQI of 279 and 218, respectively. 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.’
Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured residents that the government is taking action on all fronts to tackle pollution in the National Capital.
दिल्ली में वायु प्रदूषण के हर छोटे-बड़े स्रोत पर नियंत्रण के लिए हम निरंतर प्रयासरत हैं।
इसी कड़ी में पर्यावरण विभाग को सख्त निर्देश दिए गए हैं कि ओपन बर्निंग पर पूर्ण प्रतिबंध सुनिश्चित किया जाए।
जिला प्रशासन एवं दिल्ली नगर निगम को यह अधिकार प्रदान किया गया है कि खुले में… pic.twitter.com/uOyLseFzfB
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) December 9, 2025
In a post on X, the Chief Minister of Delhi stated that hundreds of sprinklers are being used to wash the city’s Ring Road. She explained that this road cleaning is conducted at regular intervals, thereby helping reduce dust and pollution.
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