No, Delhi's air quality isn't 999

India Nov 06, 2025

You might've seen posts claiming Delhi's air quality hit a wild 999, but that's just not true.
Official data from the Central Pollution Control Board shows recent AQI levels around 284 to 305 in places like Jahangirpuri and Mundka—bad, but nowhere near those viral numbers.
Even global trackers like IQAir list Delhi at 166.

Pollution expected to get worse soon

While the scary "999" isn't real, reports indicate pollution is expected to get even worse soon, possibly slipping into the 'very poor' category.
So yeah, it's smart to keep an eye on real updates and take care when heading out.