Delhi's AQI Improves To 'Poor' At 299 A Day After Diwali

Delhi's post-Diwali pollution eases: AQI falls to 299, but 24 monitoring stations remain in 'very poor' category

Delhi’s air quality improved slightly on Wednesday, with the overall AQI dropping to 299 from 307 a day earlier, placing it in the ‘poor’ category. Several monitoring stations continued to record ‘very poor’ air quality, with Chhawla reporting the highest AQI of 396. Neighbouring Noida, Greater Noida and Gurugram also remained in the ‘poor’ category.

Delhi air improves slightly as AQI drops to 299, 28 stations still 'very poor'

Delhi's AQI improved to 299 on Wednesday morning, entering the poor category. Several hotspots remained very poor, though stronger winds could provide further relief.

India News Live Updates, 11 November 2026: Delhi AQI remains in ‘very poor’ category, GRAP restrictions in place

Meanwhile, six coaches of the 13125 Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru station in Assam.

Delhi’s average AQI drops to 299, but 31 out of 59 stations report higher pollution

Delhi’s average AQI drops below 300, but 31 of 59 stations exceed the day’s average amid GRAP precautions and upcoming Very Poor forecasts.

Delhi's AQI Improves To 'Poor' At 299 A Day After Diwali

Wind Speed Picks Up, Bringing Marginal Relief; 23 Monitoring Stations Record 'Very Poor' Air Quality

Delhi AQI Remains ‘Very Poor’ at 308; Stronger Winds May Bring Relief in Coming Days

New Delhi, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)  Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 308 at 8.40 a.m. However, stronger winds are expected to improve pollution levels over the next few days, offering some relief to residents. Of the 59 […]