Delhi's AQI jumps 104% in early November, hits 377
India
Delhi just faced its worst air quality in nearly 10 months, with the AQI jumping by 104% over the first week of November compared with the previous week, and on November 4 its average AQI reached 377.
Some spots even crossed 450, making it tough to breathe easy.
The spike isn't just a Delhi problem: Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Greater Noida all saw huge jumps too.
Maharashtra among top 5 AQI searches
It's not just the NCR talking about pollution anymore.
Google Trends shows Maharashtra is now among the top five states searching for AQI info, showing that concerns about clean air are spreading fast.