Delhi's air gets a breather, but it's still not great

India Dec 25, 2025

Delhi's air quality got a bit better on Thursday morning, moving from the 'very poor' zone to just 'poor'—AQI dropped to around 220 thanks to some strong winds.
Wednesday was worse at 271, so things have improved slightly, but it's far from clean.

Why does this matter?

While the strictest pollution controls (GRAP-IV) have been lifted, earlier restrictions and the "No PUC, No Fuel" rule are still in place.
Some parts of Delhi—like Aya Nagar and IGI Airport—saw moderate air, but spots like Anand Vihar and Bawana were still stuck in the 'poor' range.
Experts warn that with winds slowing down soon and fog rolling in, pollution could spike again over the next few days.
So yeah, keep those masks handy.