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Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates for Third Consecutive Day, 57 of 59 Stations Record Very Poor to Severe Levels
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 08:32 PM
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For the third day in a row, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has worsened, with 57 out of 59 monitoring stations reporting very poor or severe pollution.
The capital city of India recorded a further decline in air quality on Thursday, marking the third consecutive day of deteriorating conditions. According to data released by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, 57 of the 59 monitoring stations across the city registered an AQI in the "very poor" or "severe" category, indicating hazardous levels of particulate matter and other pollutants.
The AQI readings, which range from 0 (good) to 500 (severe), placed most parts of Delhi well above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The two stations that did not fall into the worst categories still showed elevated pollution levels, underscoring a city-wide problem.
Health officials have reiterated advisories for residents, especially those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, to limit outdoor activities and use masks when venturing outside. The spike follows a combination of stagnant weather, vehicular emissions, and ongoing construction activities that have limited the dispersion of pollutants.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have urged industries and construction sites to adhere strictly to emission norms. The Delhi government is also considering temporary restrictions on certain high-emission vehicles to curb the worsening smog.
The AQI readings, which range from 0 (good) to 500 (severe), placed most parts of Delhi well above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The two stations that did not fall into the worst categories still showed elevated pollution levels, underscoring a city-wide problem.
Health officials have reiterated advisories for residents, especially those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, to limit outdoor activities and use masks when venturing outside. The spike follows a combination of stagnant weather, vehicular emissions, and ongoing construction activities that have limited the dispersion of pollutants.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have urged industries and construction sites to adhere strictly to emission norms. The Delhi government is also considering temporary restrictions on certain high-emission vehicles to curb the worsening smog.