Delhi-NCR air pollution crisis deepens, AQI again above 400

Delhi-NCR continues to choke under severe air pollution, with AQI levels crossing 400 in several regions, indicating hazardous air quality. Major hotspots like Anand Vihar, Wazirpur, Rohini, and Jahangirpuri recorded “severe” pollution, posing serious health risks. Noida, Ghaziabad, and parts of Gurugram also reported alarming pollution levels.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 23 November 2025, 9:38 AM IST

Hazardous Smog Covers Capital; Health Risk Rising for Residents

New Delhi: The air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR continues to worsen. Latest data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Monday morning confirms the alarming situation in the capital and surrounding areas. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at many locations exceeded 400, which is considered "severe" and can have serious adverse health effects.

Delhi's Air in the "Severe" Category

The AQI in many areas of Delhi at 7 am on Monday was at a very worrying level.

• Anand Vihar AQI 429
• Ashok Vihar 420
• Bawana 432
• Burari 402
• ITO 388
• Dwarka 386

Wazirpur was the worst, with an AQI of 448. Further concerns were raised by Jahangirpuri's 437 and Rohini's 438.

Pollution levels also remain alarming in Noida and Ghaziabad

Other NCR cities were also severely affected by pollution.

The AQI in Loni, Ghaziabad, reached 464, indicating a very serious situation.

Sanjay Nagar recorded 389 and Indirapuram 421.

Air quality remained extremely poor in several sectors of Noida as well:

Sector 125 AQI 436

Sector 1 388

Sector 62 370

Sector 116 388

Gurugram air quality improved, but remains in the poor category

Pollution levels in Gurugram were lower than in Delhi, but remained a concern.

NISE AQI 325 in Gwal Pahari

324 in Sector 51

212 in Teri Gram

287 in Vikas Sadan

Relatively better in Faridabad, but still poor

Air quality in Faridabad was slightly better than in other NCR cities, but still remained in the 'poor' category.

AQI 197 in Sector 30

270 in New Industrial Town

218 in Sector 11

Sharp increase in pollution in the last 24 hours

The air quality in the capital remained extremely poor on Saturday as well. A thick layer of smog, along with fog and mist, enveloped the city in the morning. People faced difficulties due to reduced visibility. The AQI increased by 6 points compared to Friday, and the overall air quality on Saturday was 370.

Sources of pollution:

Vehicular pollution: 14.95%

Stubble burning: 2.85%

Construction activities: 2.24%

Waste burning: 1.40%

No relief expected in the coming days

According to the CPCB forecast, the air is expected to remain in the 'very poor' category until Tuesday. Slow winds, increased sources of pollution, and a stagnant atmosphere are causing pollutants to be trapped. Health experts have advised sensitive groups to exercise special caution.