Delhi-NCR's air turns hazardous, with pollution peaking across the region

India Nov 18, 2025

Delhi and its neighboring cities woke up to "hazardous" air on Tuesday—Delhi's AQI hit 446, while Ghaziabad and Greater Noida topped the charts at over 550, with Noida also extremely high at 469.
Other NCR areas like Gurugram and Faridabad also saw very poor air quality, with no rain expected to help clear things up soon.

Why does this matter?

Breathing this air isn't just uncomfortable—it can seriously affect your health, especially if you have asthma or heart issues.
Experts are urging everyone, especially young people and seniors, to avoid outdoor activities for now.
If you need to step out, wearing an N95 mask and using air purifiers indoors can help protect you until conditions improve.