Delhi air quality today: AQI at 302, remains in 'very poor' category; Check area-wise list

Most areas in the national capital reported 'very poor' air quality, while several locations recorded 'poor' category levels.

The national capital continued to choke under pollution, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 302 in the 'very poor' category at 6:05 am on Friday, per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) SAMEER app data.

Most areas in the national capital reported 'very poor' air quality, while several locations recorded 'poor' category levels.

Delhi AQI update: Check area-wise pollution level

Areas in 'very poor' category

Wazirpur – AQI 356 (DPCC)

Sonia Vihar – 349

Bawana – 346

Rohini – 343

Jahangirpuri – 342

Mundka – 342

Other areas that also recorded 'very poor' air quality index include Nehru Nagar – 342, Ashok Vihar – 338, Vivek Vihar – 336, Narela – 334, Punjabi Bagh – 333, Sirifort – 333 (CPCB), Okhla Phase-2 – 332, Chandni Chowk – 331 (IITM) and Pusa (DPCC) – 329. 

Alipur – 328, Anand Vihar – 325, Patparganj – 324, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium – 321, Dwarka Sector-8 – 319, RK Puram – 319, DTU – 317 (CPCB), Burari Crossing – 311 (IMD) and Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range – 306 also recorded air quality in the very poor category. 

Areas that recorded 'poor' air quality (AQI 201–300)

North Campus, DU – 302

Shadipur – 286

IHBAS, Dilshad Garden – 286

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium – 280

Najafgarh – 277

ITO – 270

Other areas that also recorded 'poor' air quality index include Sri Aurobindo Marg – 257, Aya Nagar – 257, IIT Delhi – 256, CRRI Mathura Road – 242, NSIT Dwarka – 232,  IGI Airport (T3) – 227,  Lodhi Road – 224, Mandir Marg – 215 and Pusa (IMD) – 211.

CPCB Air Quality Index (AQI) standards

As per CPCB standards, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.

Key updates on Delhi's AQI and ongoing GRAP-II curbs

GRAP-III restrictions lifted in Delhi-NCR, but GRAP-I and II measures remain active.

Delhi pollution: GRAP-II measures still operational

• Coal and firewood ban: Prohibited for heating or other purposes.
   
• Diesel generator restrictions: Banned except for emergencies and essentials like hospitals, telecom, and metro rail.
   
• Construction curbs: Halt activities that raise dust.
   

Winter chill eases slightly in Delhi

Delhi's winter cold has shown signs of easing, offering brief relief from the recent chill. The maximum temperature is hovering around 24°C, while the minimum temperature is settling near 7°C, according to weather estimates.

However, despite the marginal rise in temperatures, air pollution continues to remain a serious health concern across the national capital, offsetting the comfort brought by milder weather conditions.