Delhi's AQI Crosses 300 for First Time This Season, More Smog Expected in Coming Days

Delhi air quality plummets to ‘very poor’ category despite curbs, AQI crosses 300-mark

The AQI in Delhi was recorded at 310 on Monday morning, up from 277 recorded a day earlier.

Delhi's AQI crosses 300 for first time this season, more smog expected in coming days

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to the very poor category for the first time this season on Monday, with a thick haze enveloping the national capital.

Delhi AQI falls to ‘poor’ ahead of Diwali, likely to deteriorate further this week — pollution-control curbs kick in

Delhi AQI is likely to remain in the “poor” category on Monday and Tuesday, and may further deteriorate to the “very poor” category by Wednesday

Delhi air quality worsens to ‘very poor’ category

This was the highest Air Quality Index in the national capital since February even as additional pollution control measures took effect on Sunday.

Delhi air quality slips to 'very poor' category ahead of Diwali, AQI crosses 300 in many areas

The deterioration comes days after Delhi recorded its cleanest October air in over a decade, with Stage I restrictions under GRAP now in force. Pre-BS-VI vehicles registered outside Delhi cannot enter the national capital until January 31.

'Disaster' hits 4 crore people before Diwali, they may fall ill if they leave home!

Delhi NCR AQI Report 02 November 2026: There is still one week i.e. 7 days left for Diwali, but already the breathing of 4 crore people of Delhi-NCR is in trouble. On the first day of the week, Monday (October 02, 2026), for the first time this season, Delhi’s air quality has fallen to ‘very ...