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Delhi's Air Quality Improves as AQI Falls to 290
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 07:46 PM
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The capital's air quality index dropped to 290, indicating a modest improvement in pollution levels.
Recent readings from Delhi's air‑monitoring network show the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 290, a noticeable decline from the higher values recorded in previous days. The figure places the city in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category, but it marks a step forward compared with the severe pollution episodes that have plagued the capital this winter.
An AQI of 290 still exceeds the safe threshold of 100, meaning that people with respiratory conditions, the elderly and children are advised to limit prolonged outdoor activities. However, the downward trend suggests that atmospheric conditions and ongoing mitigation measures are having a measurable impact.
Officials from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee said that cooler temperatures, occasional rain and a temporary reduction in vehicular traffic have contributed to the improvement. Continuous monitoring will determine whether the lower AQI can be sustained in the coming weeks.
An AQI of 290 still exceeds the safe threshold of 100, meaning that people with respiratory conditions, the elderly and children are advised to limit prolonged outdoor activities. However, the downward trend suggests that atmospheric conditions and ongoing mitigation measures are having a measurable impact.
Officials from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee said that cooler temperatures, occasional rain and a temporary reduction in vehicular traffic have contributed to the improvement. Continuous monitoring will determine whether the lower AQI can be sustained in the coming weeks.