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Delhi’s AQI drops to 348, still ‘Very Poor’ after year’s worst 24‑hour spell
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:47 AM
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After a 24‑hour period that recorded the highest pollution levels of the year, Delhi’s air quality index fell to 348, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category.
The capital’s air quality index (AQI) registered 348 on Monday, moving the city into the "very poor" bracket after a 24‑hour stretch that marked the highest pollution reading of the year. While the figure represents a modest decline from the previous day’s peak, it remains well above the safe limit set by the National Air Quality Index.
Authorities from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee said the dip is attributed to a slight reduction in vehicular emissions and a temporary lull in industrial output, but warned that the overall air quality is still hazardous for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions.
The government has continued to advise residents to limit outdoor activities, use N‑95 masks, and keep windows closed. Monitoring stations across the city will keep tracking pollutant levels throughout the week, with officials ready to implement additional measures if the AQI rises again.
Authorities from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee said the dip is attributed to a slight reduction in vehicular emissions and a temporary lull in industrial output, but warned that the overall air quality is still hazardous for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions.
The government has continued to advise residents to limit outdoor activities, use N‑95 masks, and keep windows closed. Monitoring stations across the city will keep tracking pollutant levels throughout the week, with officials ready to implement additional measures if the AQI rises again.