What is the current state of Delhi's air quality?

Delhi's air quality remains in the "poor to very poor" range for most days in November 2025, despite some marginal improvements compared to the previous year.

How are authorities in Delhi responding to the air pollution crisis?

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has issued directives to civic agencies to intensify efforts like waste management, road sweeping, and vehicle emission checks. They have also appealed to citizens to take preventive measures and report pollution incidents.

What are the key challenges in improving Delhi's air quality?

Persistent issues like dust from construction sites and roadside burning continue to plague the city, despite the authorities' efforts, highlighting the need for more consistent enforcement and a collective approach involving citizens, government, and private stakeholders.

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Delhi's Air Woes Persist Despite Marginal Improvements

8 Nov

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Summary

Delhi's November air quality slightly better than 2024
Pollution remains in "poor to very poor" range for most days
Authorities call for stricter waste management and vehicle checks

As of November 8th, 2025, Delhi's air quality has shown some signs of improvement compared to the same period last year, but the city's residents continue to breathe heavily polluted air. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) reported that the city's daily Air Quality Index (AQI) readings this month have been slightly lower than in 2024, with six out of the last seven days recording better air quality.

However, the air quality in Delhi remains firmly in the "poor to very poor" range for most days, well above safe limits. Environmental experts caution that while the marginal gains are noteworthy, there is little to truly celebrate, as the city's air is still far from clean.

To address the ongoing pollution crisis, the DPCC has issued a series of directives to civic agencies, including strict collection of solid waste and construction debris, machine-based road sweeping, and intensified water sprinkling to reduce dust. Transport officials have also been told to regularly check for pollution-emitting vehicles. Despite these efforts, challenges like dust from construction sites and roadside burning continue to plague the city.