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Delhi records sky‑high AQI of 1,713, tops list of most polluted Indian cities
✍️ Flickonclick
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:32 AM
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Delhi's air quality index surged to 1,713 today, making it the most polluted city in India, according to data reported by Flickonclick.
The latest air‑quality monitoring data shows Delhi's AQI soaring to 1,713, a level that places the capital at the top of the country's most polluted city rankings for the day. An AQI above 500 is classified as hazardous, and the reading of 1,713 far exceeds that threshold, indicating extremely poor air conditions.
Health experts warn that exposure to such severe pollution can aggravate respiratory ailments, trigger asthma attacks, and pose risks to vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly. The city administration typically issues health advisories when AQI levels breach hazardous limits, urging residents to limit outdoor activities and use protective masks.
The figure was reported by the online portal Flickonclick, which aggregates real‑time pollution metrics from monitoring stations across India. While Delhi frequently records high pollution during winter months, the current spike underscores the ongoing challenge of curbing emissions from traffic, industry, and seasonal crop‑burning.
Authorities are expected to monitor the situation closely and may consider temporary measures such as restricting vehicular movement or suspending construction work to mitigate the health impact.
Health experts warn that exposure to such severe pollution can aggravate respiratory ailments, trigger asthma attacks, and pose risks to vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly. The city administration typically issues health advisories when AQI levels breach hazardous limits, urging residents to limit outdoor activities and use protective masks.
The figure was reported by the online portal Flickonclick, which aggregates real‑time pollution metrics from monitoring stations across India. While Delhi frequently records high pollution during winter months, the current spike underscores the ongoing challenge of curbing emissions from traffic, industry, and seasonal crop‑burning.
Authorities are expected to monitor the situation closely and may consider temporary measures such as restricting vehicular movement or suspending construction work to mitigate the health impact.