in Delhi-NCR air quality It is continuously getting worse. Let us tell you that on Wednesday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded above 300 at five air quality monitoring stations of the capital, due to which there is a risk of pollution in these areas. air quality Has reached the “very bad” category.
As per the current information, Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI of 345, followed by DU North Campus and CRRI Mathura Road at 307, Dwarka Sector 8 at 314 and Wazirpur at 325. There are a total of 40 monitoring stations in the capital, out of which data from 38 was available.
It is noteworthy that on Wednesday, AQI was in ‘poor’ category at 20 stations, while air quality was recorded in ‘moderate’ category at 13 stations. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), AQI 0-50 is categorized as ‘good’, 51-100 ‘satisfactory’, 101-200 ‘moderate’, 201-300 ‘poor’, 301-400 ‘very poor’ and 401-500 ‘severe’.
Let us tell you that after the deterioration of air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday implemented Stage-1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This phase is applicable when AQI remains between 200 to 300. Under this phase, 27 preventive measures are to be taken by all concerned agencies in NCR, including use of anti-smog guns, water sprinkling on roads, dust control at construction sites and special vigilance in repair projects.
As per the current information, CAQM said in its order that on October 14, 2025, Delhi’s AQI was recorded at 211 which falls in the ‘poor’ category. Also, according to the forecast of the Meteorological Department and IITM, the air quality is likely to remain ‘poor’ in the coming days. Taking a decision on this, the sub-committee has ordered to implement all the measures of GRAP Stage-1 with immediate effect.
Thus, the air pollution situation in Delhi-NCR remains severe and citizens are being advised to adopt health protection measures.