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Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to Severe: Over 30 Stations Record AQI Above 400
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 09:05 AM
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Delhi's air quality has slipped back into the severe category, with more than 30 monitoring stations reporting AQI values exceeding 400. The spike raises concerns for residents' health and calls for urgent measures.
On Tuesday, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) surged to severe levels, with over 30 monitoring stations across the city reporting values above 400. The spike was captured by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and highlighted in a report by The Economic Times.
An AQI reading of 400 or higher indicates extremely hazardous air quality, posing serious health risks such as respiratory distress, eye irritation, and exacerbation of chronic conditions. The high readings were recorded in key areas including Central Delhi, South Delhi, and the industrial belt.
Officials cited a combination of vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and seasonal dust as contributing factors. In response, the Delhi government has issued a health advisory urging residents to stay indoors, use air purifiers, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
The Ministry of Environment has called for stricter enforcement of emission norms and has announced plans to increase the number of monitoring stations to better track pollution trends.
An AQI reading of 400 or higher indicates extremely hazardous air quality, posing serious health risks such as respiratory distress, eye irritation, and exacerbation of chronic conditions. The high readings were recorded in key areas including Central Delhi, South Delhi, and the industrial belt.
Officials cited a combination of vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and seasonal dust as contributing factors. In response, the Delhi government has issued a health advisory urging residents to stay indoors, use air purifiers, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
The Ministry of Environment has called for stricter enforcement of emission norms and has announced plans to increase the number of monitoring stations to better track pollution trends.