New Delhi, Nov 2026 : Delhi-NCR continued to battle severe air pollution on Sunday, with several monitoring stations across the national capital recording Air Quality Index (AQI) levels above 400. A thick blanket of smog engulfed multiple areas, reducing visibility and raising concerns over deteriorating air quality.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 365 on Sunday morning, placing it in the 'very poor' category. The situation was also concerning in neighbouring NCR cities, with Noida reporting an AQI of 313, Gurugram 324, Faridabad 311, Ghaziabad 294 and Greater Noida 283.
Several locations in Delhi recorded 'severe' air quality readings as of 7 am. IIT Delhi registered the highest AQI at 425, followed by ITO at 415. The Commonwealth Sports Complex recorded 403, while Delhi University's North Campus and Pusa both reported AQI levels of 402.
Burari Crossing also remained in the severe category, with an AQI of 400, highlighting the widespread nature of the pollution across the capital.
Other monitoring stations reported persistently high pollution levels. Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 386, followed by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) at 383. Akshardham Temple and Anand Vihar registered 365 each, while RK Puram recorded 339.
The AQI at Okhla Phase-2 stood at 330, while Maidan Garhi reported 325, reflecting continued poor air quality across several residential and commercial areas.
The worsening air quality has kept Delhi-NCR residents concerned as smog continues to affect visibility and everyday activities. The latest readings indicate that pollution levels remain elevated across both Delhi and neighbouring cities.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country. Weather conditions are expected to vary across regions over the coming days.
However, the immediate concern for Delhi-NCR remains the high concentration of air pollution, with several locations continuing to record AQI readings in the severe category.
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