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Delhi Chokes: Air Quality Plunges to 'Very Poor'
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Delhi's air quality is in the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 384.
- Twenty monitoring stations reported 'very poor' air quality, 18 in 'severe'.
- Minimum temperature dropped to 8.1°C, 2.2 degrees below normal.
Delhi is currently experiencing severely compromised air quality, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 384 on Friday morning, November 28, 2025. This places the city's air firmly in the 'very poor' category. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer app indicates that 20 monitoring stations reported 'very poor' conditions, while an additional 18 stations logged 'severe' air quality levels.
The persistent poor air quality has been a challenge for the capital city for the past 14 days. For context, AQI levels between 301 and 400 are classified as 'very poor,' while 401 to 500 are considered 'severe.' The city is also grappling with a significant drop in temperature.
Delhi woke up to a cold morning on Friday, with the minimum temperature recorded at 8.1 degrees Celsius, which is 2.2 degrees below the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the maximum temperature to remain around 26 degrees, with a possibility of moderate fog developing during the daytime. Relative humidity was high, standing at 95%.
