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Delhi's AQI Surpasses 330, Marking Hazardous Air Quality Levels
✍️ Moneycontrol.com
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:36 AM
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Delhi's air quality index has risen above 330, placing the capital in the hazardous category, according to latest figures reported by Moneycontrol.com.
Delhi's latest air quality index reading exceeded 330, as reported by Moneycontrol.com, placing the city in the hazardous range. This sharp rise from previous days signals a severe air quality crisis.
On the AQI scale, 301-500 is classified as hazardous, meaning everyone should avoid outdoor activities. Health officials warn that prolonged exposure can aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
Contributing factors include high vehicular emissions, industrial discharges, and seasonal crop burning in nearby states. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has urged residents to stay indoors and use air purifiers.
The government has intensified traffic restrictions and promoted electric vehicles, but experts say more stringent measures are needed to curb pollution spikes. The city’s air quality is expected to improve only after the monsoon season.
On the AQI scale, 301-500 is classified as hazardous, meaning everyone should avoid outdoor activities. Health officials warn that prolonged exposure can aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
Contributing factors include high vehicular emissions, industrial discharges, and seasonal crop burning in nearby states. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has urged residents to stay indoors and use air purifiers.
The government has intensified traffic restrictions and promoted electric vehicles, but experts say more stringent measures are needed to curb pollution spikes. The city’s air quality is expected to improve only after the monsoon season.