Delhi’s Air Quality Remains Poor with Some Areas Very Poor
On November 1, 2025, Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) rose slightly to 251, classified as ‘poor’, with eight monitoring stations registering ‘very poor’ levels, including Wazirpur at 333 AQI. The minimum temperature was 19.4°C with high humidity and shallow fog forecasted. The pollution situation remains critical with particulate matter as the main concern.
Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category on November 1, 2025, evidenced by an AQI increase to 251 from 218 the previous day, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Notably, eight stations showed ‘very poor’ air quality, with Wazirpur recording the highest AQI of 333. The AQI scale defines 201-300 as ‘poor’ and 301-400 as ‘very poor’. Weather conditions included a minimum temperature of 19.4 degrees Celsius, above normal by 3.3 degrees, and a humidity of 91%. The India Meteorological Department forecasted shallow fog with a maximum temperature reaching 31 degrees Celsius. This rise in pollutant levels, mainly particulate matter, exacerbates health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. Complementary sources indicate that the air quality tends toward hazardous levels at times, underscoring the persistent environmental challenge faced by Delhi. Preventive measures like avoiding outdoor exposure are advisable due to these unfavorable air conditions.
