Delhi's air quality is classified as 'very poor' with an AQI of 381, prompting emergency pollution control measures. This situation poses health risks for residents.

Delhi's air quality remains a significant concern as of November 23, 2025, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 381, categorizing it as 'very poor'. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that 13 monitoring stations indicated 'severe' air quality, while 25 others recorded 'very poor' levels, all exceeding 300 on the AQI scale. The CPCB defines AQI levels, where 0-50 is 'good', 51-100 is 'satisfactory', 101-200 is 'moderate', 201-300 is 'poor', 301-400 is 'very poor', and 401-500 is 'severe'. On this day, the minimum temperature was noted at 14°C, which is 2.7°C above the seasonal average, with humidity at 86%. The weather forecast predicts a maximum temperature around 26°C and shallow fog conditions.