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Several areas, including Anand Vihar, India Gate, Dwarka and ITO, reported thick haze early this morning, with visibility remaining significantly reduced. According to CPCB, many regions of the National Capital fell into the 'very poor' category.

Delhi’s air quality stuck in ‘very poor’ zone for the past three days, AQI hovers around 318

Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh noted that multiple academic and research institutions have conducted studies on air pollution and its health impacts. He added that in 2025, not a single day saw the Air Quality Index (AQI) reach the ‘severe-plus’ category in Delhi.

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Over the past few days, the AQI across Delhi-NCR has either continued to rise or stayed stuck in the very poor bracket. Only on Monday did the region briefly record levels in a slightly better category. Experts warn that prolonged exposure to such pollution levels can be harmful and urge residents to&nbsp;prioritise&nbsp;their health.

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The Sub-Committee on GRAP constituted by the Commission shall meet frequently to plan for advance action and issue necessary orders for invoking various provisions of the GRAP, based on the prevalent air quality and the AQI forecast to be provided by IMD from time to time.&nbsp;

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Despite the government's Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the situation remains unimproved. People are hoping for rain or strong winds accompanied by cold air to reduce pollution levels.

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Delhi is covered with a dense layer of poisonous smog, which caused the air quality to drop back into the 'very poor' category even though GRAP-III measures were still being implemented in the entire National Capital Region (NCR).

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Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 370 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

AQI drops to 370 as Delhi records slight relief in air quality, still ‘very poor’

With air quality in the national capital deteriorating sharply, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has already invoked Stage III curbs under GRAP across the entire National Capital Region, categorising Delhi's air as the 'severe' category.

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Several areas, including Anand Vihar, India Gate, Dwarka and ITO, reported thick haze early this morning, with visibility remaining significantly reduced. According to CPCB, many regions of the National Capital fell into the 'very poor' category.

Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh noted that multiple academic and research institutions have conducted studies on air pollution and its health impacts. He added that in 2025, not a single day saw the Air Quality Index (AQI) reach the ‘severe-plus’ category in Delhi.
 

Over the past few days, the AQI across Delhi-NCR has either continued to rise or stayed stuck in the very poor bracket. Only on Monday did the region briefly record levels in a slightly better category. Experts warn that prolonged exposure to such pollution levels can be harmful and urge residents to prioritise their health.

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