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Delhi Suffocates Under Toxic Air as Pollution Levels Soar
4 Nov
Summary
- Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI over 300
- Several monitoring stations record 'severe' air quality above 400
- Wazirpur, Jahangirpuri, and Bawana among the most polluted zones
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for the city showing an AQI of 309. This is a concerning development, as the city has been grappling with severe air pollution for some time now.
The situation is particularly dire in certain areas of the city, with a few air quality monitoring stations recording 'severe' air quality, with readings breaching the 400-mark. The most polluted zones were Wazirpur (403), Jahangirpuri (402), and Bawana (396), according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
In the National Capital Region (NCR), the air quality also dipped to 'very poor' on Tuesday, with the AQI reading logged in at 314. Neighboring cities like Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, and Noida also recorded 'very poor' air quality, with AQI readings ranging from 334 to 342.
The deteriorating air quality in Delhi and the surrounding regions poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of the residents. Authorities are working to address the crisis, but the situation remains dire as the city struggles to breathe under the blanket of toxic air.
