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After Most Polluted Diwali Eve in a Decade, Delhi Wakes Up to AQI Nearing 'Severe' Category

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PTI now reports that of the 54 monitoring stations across the city, 24 recorded ‘severe’ air quality, while the remaining stations were in the ‘very poor’ category.

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Delhi AQI Today: Pollution has worsened in Delhi ahead of Diwali. The AQI in Punjabi Bagh reached 450 and exceeded 400 in more than 11 areas. Learn why stubble burning, firecrackers, and weak winds are worsening the capital's air quality and how much pollution could increase after Diwali.

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The pollution problem in Delhi shows no signs of abating. Air quality remained extremely poor in many areas on Sunday morning, with the AQI in the severe category. Areas like Punjabi Bagh, RK Puram, and Dwarka recorded the highest levels of pollution.

Delhi AQI: Air pollution in Delhi appears to be heading towards a serious situation once again. Large parts of the capital are shrouded in haze and smog, causing breathing difficulties for residents. Even on the occasion of Diwali, Delhi's air remains extremely poor. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has crossed 400 in many areas. Given the current weather and pollution situation, the situation is expected to worsen in the coming days. AQI exceeds 40…

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The Wire broke the news in New Delhi, India on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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