The situation deteriorated further in several parts of the district, including Vasundhara, Indirapuram, and Loni, where AQI levels also crossed the 300 mark.
Air quality remains at dangerous levels in many areas of Delhi today, making it difficult for people to breathe. Those most affected are people with respiratory problems, the elderly, and children. Experts have advised them to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.
According to a report by the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) on the morning of October 21st was recorded at 352, which falls in the very poor category.
Dr Khilnani has particularly advised the elderly and those with chronic lung disease or chronic heart disease to take this ‘severe’ air quality seriously and do the needful. They must leave the city, if they can for at least 6 to 8 weeks.
Delhi’s overall AQI stays in the ‘poor’ category, but several monitoring stations report ‘moderate’ air quality. Check latest pollution levels across the city.
The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2025 report states that air pollution has multiple sources and is having a variety of negative impacts on overall health.
Bengaluru witnesses high humidity and scattered rainfall, leading to a slight improvement in air quality. Here’s the latest IMD forecast and AQI levels.
The air quality in the national capital improved due to better weather condition on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:
The CAQM’s decision comes as the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 286 on February 3, 2025, which is 64 points below the 350 mark required to implement Stage-III measures, as per the Supreme Court’s directives. Read further on Dynamite News:
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