Delhi's air turns "severe;" smog blankets the city

India Dec 14, 2025

Delhi woke up to thick smog and an average AQI of 461—deep in the "severe" range—on Sunday morning.
Places like Bawana, Narela, and Anand Vihar were among the worst hit, with visibility dropping sharply across several areas.

Why bother?

A "severe" AQI (401-500) is bad news for everyone—it can trigger breathing issues even if you're usually healthy.
With things getting this serious, schools have switched classes up to IX and XI to hybrid mode, and pollution control measures like GRAP-IV, bans on certain vehicles, and construction restrictions are now in place across the city.