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Delhi’s AQI surges to 410 as 34 stations record pollution above 300
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 11:01 PM
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Air quality in Delhi deteriorated sharply, with the AQI climbing to 410 and 34 monitoring stations reporting pollution levels exceeding 300.
Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) jumped to 410, a level classified as severe, according to data released by Delhi Technological University (DTU). The rise was recorded across 34 monitoring stations, each showing particulate matter concentrations above the 300 microgram per cubic metre threshold.
The elevated readings indicate that the city is experiencing a critical smog episode, with visibility reduced and health risks heightened for residents, especially those with respiratory conditions. Authorities continue to monitor the situation in real time, updating the public through official channels.
While no new emergency measures have been announced, the persistent high pollution levels underscore the need for ongoing vigilance and potential interventions such as traffic restrictions or temporary industrial curbs to protect public health.
The elevated readings indicate that the city is experiencing a critical smog episode, with visibility reduced and health risks heightened for residents, especially those with respiratory conditions. Authorities continue to monitor the situation in real time, updating the public through official channels.
While no new emergency measures have been announced, the persistent high pollution levels underscore the need for ongoing vigilance and potential interventions such as traffic restrictions or temporary industrial curbs to protect public health.