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Delhi's AQI Surges Past 480 at IIT Delhi, Severe Pollution Spreads
✍️ Udaipur Kiran
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 03:02 PM
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The Air Quality Index at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi exceeded 480, marking severe pollution levels across several parts of the city. Authorities urge residents to take precautions.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) surpassed 480, a level classified as "severe" by the Central Pollution Control Board.
The spike was observed in the early hours of Tuesday, with readings from the campus monitoring station showing a rapid rise in particulate matter (PM2.5) and PM10 concentrations.
The high AQI value has prompted the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to issue a warning for residents, advising them to stay indoors, use air purifiers, and wear masks when venturing outside.
While the exact source of the pollution remains under investigation, officials cited vehicular emissions, construction activities, and industrial discharges as likely contributors to the deteriorating air quality.
The spike was observed in the early hours of Tuesday, with readings from the campus monitoring station showing a rapid rise in particulate matter (PM2.5) and PM10 concentrations.
The high AQI value has prompted the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to issue a warning for residents, advising them to stay indoors, use air purifiers, and wear masks when venturing outside.
While the exact source of the pollution remains under investigation, officials cited vehicular emissions, construction activities, and industrial discharges as likely contributors to the deteriorating air quality.