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Delhi AQI Remains ‘Very Poor’ Amid Thick Haze; Bawana, Narela, Punjabi Bagh Among 8 Areas in ‘Severe’ Category
CAQM said the citywide AQI rose to 331 as officials tightened GRAP-2 measures and several localities crossed the 400 mark.
- Delhi's overall Air Quality Index remained "very poor" at 330 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, according to Central Pollution Control Board data, continuing deterioration from Monday's reading of 324.
- Several parts of the city reeled under "severe" levels of air pollution, with Jahangirpuri recording the highest AQI at 499, followed by Rohini at 431 and Bawana at 408.
- The Commission for Air Quality Management imposed stage two measures under the Graded Response Action Plan as air quality slipped into the "very poor" category, including mechanical road cleaning and water sprinkling.
- Many other cities and towns in north India, including Noida, Kaithal, and Hapur, also witnessed "very poor" air quality on Tuesday morning, extending the pollution crisis beyond Delhi.
- Seasonal factors like stubble burning and firecrackers exacerbate emissions from vehicles and dust; under CPCB classifications, the "severe" category begins at 401, while GRAP-4 restrictions trigger above 450.
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Delhi chokes again as severe pollution grips capital, AQI crosses 400 in several areas; Jahangirpuri, Alipur among worst-hit
Delhi continues to battle rising air pollution, with Jahangirpuri recording an AQI of 440 and several other areas reporting severe pollution levelsThe IMD has forecast clear skies, but unhealthy air is expected to persist over the coming days. Share Share Article https://www.india.com/news/india/delhi-chokes-again-as-severe-pollution-grips-capital-aqi-crosses-400-in-several-areas-jahangirpuri-alipur-among-worst-hit-latest-update-nov-4-8541992…
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