Delhi's air quality hits new low; Lodhi Road sees spike

India Oct 26, 2025

Delhi woke up to even worse air this Sunday, with the AQI hitting 324—well into the "very poor" zone.
Iconic spots like India Gate and Lodhi Road saw pollution spike, and city crews deployed water sprinklers on Lodhi Road to help clear the haze.

Cloud-seeding experiment on October 29

Breathing in this kind of air isn't great for anyone, but it's especially risky for kids and older folks.
Health experts advise people to stay indoors when possible and use air purifiers.
In a first for Delhi, scientists are teaming up with the government for a cloud-seeding experiment on October 29—hoping artificial rain can give everyone some much-needed relief from the smog.