Delhi's air stays 'very poor' despite slight improvement

India Nov 21, 2025

Delhi's air quality got a tiny boost on Friday, but the AQI still clocked in at 373—firmly in the 'very poor' zone.
This marks a full week of tough breathing conditions across the city.
Over a third of monitoring stations reported 'severe' pollution, with Wazirpur topping the charts at an AQI of 442.

Nearby areas struggle too

It wasn't just Delhi—places like Jahangirpuri and Bawana also faced severe pollution, with AQIs above 430.
Some spots, like Dilshad Garden and Lodhi Road, saw slightly better numbers but still weren't great.
In the NCR region, Ghaziabad hit an AQI of 431 while Faridabad fared best at 242.
Even Noida nearly tipped into 'severe' territory with an AQI of 400.