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Delhi's AQI drops to 164, yet five stations still record poor air quality
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 10:37 AM
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The capital’s overall Air Quality Index fell to 164 today, showing improvement, but five monitoring stations continue to register ‘poor’ levels.
Delhi's air quality showed a modest improvement on Tuesday, with the city‑wide Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 164, according to the latest data released by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee. The figure places the overall air quality in the "moderate" bracket, a step down from previous readings that had hovered in the "poor" range.
Despite the city‑wide dip, five monitoring stations across Delhi continue to report AQI values that fall within the "poor" category. These stations, located in areas that typically experience higher pollutant concentrations, indicate that localized pockets of unhealthy air persist even as the broader trend improves.
Health officials have reiterated standard precautions, urging sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions to limit prolonged outdoor exposure, especially during peak traffic hours. The authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and will issue further advisories if pollutant levels rise again.
The latest readings reflect ongoing efforts by municipal agencies to curb emissions, though the persistence of poor‑air pockets underscores the need for sustained mitigation measures across the capital.
Despite the city‑wide dip, five monitoring stations across Delhi continue to report AQI values that fall within the "poor" category. These stations, located in areas that typically experience higher pollutant concentrations, indicate that localized pockets of unhealthy air persist even as the broader trend improves.
Health officials have reiterated standard precautions, urging sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions to limit prolonged outdoor exposure, especially during peak traffic hours. The authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and will issue further advisories if pollutant levels rise again.
The latest readings reflect ongoing efforts by municipal agencies to curb emissions, though the persistence of poor‑air pockets underscores the need for sustained mitigation measures across the capital.