What is the current air quality situation in Delhi?

The air quality in Delhi remains in the "very poor" category, but has shown a slight improvement on November 9th, 2025.

How has the Delhi government responded to the air quality crisis?

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided not to invoke stricter Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for now, as the air quality has improved slightly.

What measures are being taken to address the air pollution in Delhi?

Classes up to grade V will continue in hybrid mode, and ongoing measures under Stages 1 and 2 of GRAP will remain in effect in the National Capital Region.

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Delhi Avoids Stricter Curbs as Air Quality Improves Slightly

9 Nov

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Summary

Delhi air quality in "very poor" category, but improving
No need to invoke Stage 3 restrictions under GRAP
Classes up to grade V to shift to hybrid mode

As of November 9th, 2025, the air quality in Delhi has shown a slight improvement, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to decide against invoking stricter curbs under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for now.

The CAQM's sub-committee on GRAP met in the evening to review the air quality situation after Delhi's daily average AQI remained at the higher end of the "very poor" category in the morning. However, the hourly average AQI improved from 391 at 10 am to 370 by 4 pm and further to 365 at 5 pm. Forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) also indicated that the overall air quality is likely to stay in the "very poor" category in the coming days.

Considering the improvement trend and forecasts, the sub-committee decided that there was no need to invoke Stage 3 restrictions of GRAP at present, and the ongoing measures under Stages 1 and 2 will continue in the National Capital Region. The panel stated that it is closely monitoring the situation and will review the air quality scenario as required.