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Delhi Records Zero 'Good' Air Quality Days in October 2026
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 08:11 AM
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Delhi experienced not a single day with 'good' air quality in October 2026, though the situation remains an improvement compared to the previous two years.
The capital city of India recorded zero days with 'good' air quality during the month of October 2026. This indicates that the air in Delhi remained in a sub-optimal category throughout the entire month, failing to meet the standards for healthy air conditions.
Despite the absence of 'good' air days, the overall air quality performance in October 2026 is noted to be better than the conditions observed in both 2024 and 2025. This suggests a marginal improvement in environmental management or meteorological conditions compared to the previous two years.
The data highlights the persistent challenge of air pollution in the National Capital Region, where even in months typically associated with better weather, the air quality rarely reaches the 'good' threshold.
Despite the absence of 'good' air days, the overall air quality performance in October 2026 is noted to be better than the conditions observed in both 2024 and 2025. This suggests a marginal improvement in environmental management or meteorological conditions compared to the previous two years.
The data highlights the persistent challenge of air pollution in the National Capital Region, where even in months typically associated with better weather, the air quality rarely reaches the 'good' threshold.