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Delhi Chokes Under Severe Air Pollution, Visibility Plummets
2 Nov
Summary
- Air quality index crosses 'severe' mark, exceeding 400
- Smoke and fog reduce visibility across the city
- Pollution levels also high in neighboring cities like Gurugram and Noida
As of November 2nd, 2025, the national capital of India, Delhi, is grappling with a severe air pollution crisis. Several areas in the city have witnessed the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 'severe' mark, with readings beyond 400.
The situation has worsened over the past few days, with Delhi's air quality deteriorating further and falling into the 'very poor' category. On the morning of November 2nd, the AQI touched 396, and the ambient temperature was recorded at 20.6 degrees Celsius. The city had reported an AQI of 303 the previous day, compared to 218 a day earlier.
The pollution levels have been exacerbated by the presence of smoke and fog, which have significantly reduced visibility across the city. The most polluted areas include Wazirpur, Bawana, Rohini, RK Puram, and Dwarka, all of which have recorded hazardous levels of pollution.
The air quality crisis is not limited to Delhi alone. Neighboring cities like Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad have also reported high pollution levels, with AQI readings ranging from 347 to 365. The worst air quality was recorded in Dharuhera, Rewari, Haryana, where the AQI touched 440, slipping into the 'Severe' zone.
