Delhi Air Quality Remains Very Poor

• Air Quality Index (AQI) Status:

  • Overall AQI recorded at 391 on November 23, 2025, categorizing it as ‘very poor’.
  • 19 monitoring stations in Delhi reported ‘severe’ air quality, while 19 others recorded ‘very poor’ air quality with readings above 300.

• AQI Categories (CPCB):

  • 0-50: Good
  • 51-100: Satisfactory
  • 101-200: Moderate
  • 201-300: Poor
  • 301-400: Very Poor
  • 401-500: Severe

• Forecast on Air Quality:

  • Predicted to remain in the ‘very poor’ category from November 23 to November 25, 2025.

• Meteorological Data:

  • Maximum temperature recorded at 26.7°C and minimum at 10.4°C, below the seasonal average.
  • Humidity level recorded at 68% at 5:30 PM.
  • Forecast for November 24, 2025: Moderate fog, maximum temperature expected to be 25°C, and minimum 10°C.

• Government Responses:

  • The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is responsible for monitoring air quality and providing forecasts and data.

• Health and Environmental Implications:

  • Air quality at this level can have significant impacts on public health, necessitating government scrutiny and potential policy implementation to mitigate air pollution.

• National Relevance:

  • Air pollution in Delhi has been a persistent issue with implications on health, public policy, and urban planning, prompting discussions on legislative and regulatory frameworks at the national level.

This data highlights the ongoing environmental challenges faced by urban areas in India, particularly related to air quality and public health.