Delhi's air quality set to drop from 'poor' to 'very poor'

India Dec 11, 2025

Delhi's air is about to get worse, moving from "poor" to "very poor" between December 11 and 13, and it might stay that way for almost a week.
Slow winds and chilly weather are making it tough for pollution to clear out.

Why does this matter?

Winter weather is trapping smog over the city, while stubble burning and leftover firecracker smoke are pushing pollution levels even higher.
The CAQM has also flagged dust on many roads as a major problem.
To help out, the government is banning coal tandoors, cracking down on open waste burning, and stepping up street cleaning—hoping these moves will make Delhi's air a little easier to breathe.