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Delhi Chokes: Air Quality Plummets to Hazardous Levels
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:38 AM
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Delhi's air quality has deteriorated significantly, with over 22 monitoring stations recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 400, indicating hazardous conditions.
Delhi residents are facing a severe health hazard as the city's air quality plunged to hazardous levels on Wednesday. Over 22 monitoring stations across the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 400, indicating extremely poor air quality. This level of pollution poses a significant risk to public health, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions and limit outdoor activities during this period of severe air pollution.