Delhi's air quality improves to 'satisfactory' levels after overnight rain

India Oct 06, 2025

Delhi got a much-needed breather from pollution this Monday, as overnight rain and strong winds pushed the AQI down from 159 to 123 by early morning.
The improved air quality helped Delhi breathe slightly easier.

Breathing easier in most areas

Cleaner air means easier breathing for everyone—especially if you're out and about.
While most areas saw improvement, places like Anand Vihar are still struggling with higher pollution (AQI 205), so it's not perfect everywhere yet.

Less stubble burning, post-monsoon weather helping keep air cleaner

Less stubble burning in nearby states since September and post-monsoon weather have both played a part in keeping the air cleaner than usual.
The IMD says lighter rain and breezy days should stick around, so we might enjoy better air for a bit longer.