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Delhi Chokes: Air Quality Plummets to 'Very Poor'
14 Nov
Summary
- Delhi's air quality index reached 348, categorized as 'very poor'.
- Seven monitoring stations recorded AQI in the 'severe' category.
- Air quality is forecast to deteriorate further in the coming days.
As of the morning of November 14, 2026, Delhi's air quality was assessed as 'very poor,' with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 348. This marks a slight improvement from the previous day's average of 373 but remains a significant concern for residents.
Further analysis revealed that seven out of the 59 air quality monitoring stations across the city registered AQI values in the 'severe' category. The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi has issued forecasts indicating a trend of further deterioration in the coming days.
Adding to the environmental concerns, several weather stations in the city reported a minor rise in minimum temperatures. Safdarjung, a key weather reference point, recorded a minimum temperature of 16.4 degrees Celsius, which is 2.9 degrees above the normal for this time of year.
