Delhi's Air Quality Woes Continue as China Offers Pollution Solutions

Published By DPRJ Universal | Published on Thursday, 6 November 2025

Delhi continues to face poor air quality, with AQI levels in the 'poor' category. China has offered to share its experience in tackling smog, citing measures like relocating industries, restricting vehicle emissions, and investing in clean energy. Delhi's recent cloud seeding trials have led to only slight improvements.

Delhi is grappling with persistent poor air quality, with recent AQI readings in the 'poor' category, such as 228 in the morning and 202 in the evening. The Chinese Embassy in India has offered to share its expertise in reducing smog, referencing Beijing's successful strategies like relocating polluting industries, restricting vehicle emissions, and investing in clean energy. China's efforts, including a USD 100 billion investment and large-scale afforestation, have led to significant improvements in Beijing's air quality. Delhi's recent cloud seeding trials have resulted in only minor improvements, and the city continues to struggle with heavy smog and associated health risks.