Delhi-NCR air turns hazardous, outdoor sports paused

India Dec 15, 2025

Delhi-NCR's air quality has hit "severe plus" levels, with Delhi's AQI soaring to 461.
Because of this, all outdoor sports are now banned across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
The move follows a Supreme Court order and aims to keep everyone—especially students—safe during this pollution spike.

Why does this matter?

Breathing in polluted air while playing sports is risky, especially for kids since exercise means inhaling even more pollutants.
With Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) now active, not only are outdoor games on hold but schools have switched to hybrid classes and construction work is paused too.
It's all about protecting health until the air gets better.