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Delhi Shrouded in Smog as Air Quality Plummets Ahead of Winter
6 Nov
Summary
- Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category, likely to worsen to 'very poor'
- Wind speed expected to increase, then decrease, with mist or haze
- Delhi ranked 6th most polluted city in India in October
On November 6, 2025, Delhi residents woke up to a hazy morning as a thin layer of smog blanketed the city. The air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 278, placing the city's air quality in the 'poor' category. According to the forecast, the pollution levels are likely to deteriorate further, slipping into the 'very poor' range between November 6 and 8.
The Air Quality Early Warning System has predicted that the wind speed is expected to gradually increase, reaching up to 15 kmph from the northwest direction in the afternoon, before decreasing to below 10 kmph during the evening and night on November 6. The forecast also indicates a mainly clear sky with mist or haze.
The morning air quality bulletin issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that the national capital's air quality was in the 'poor' category on Thursday (November 6) morning. A recent study also revealed that Delhi was the sixth most polluted city in the country in October.
