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Delhi’s Air Quality Improves Slightly, But Breathing Still Tough AQI Drops Below 300 in Most Areas

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New Delhi, November 1:
The national capital and its adjoining NCR areas are finally witnessing a slight relief from the choking smog. After days of heavy pollution that turned Delhi into a virtual gas chamber, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has now slipped below 300 in most parts of the city. However, the air is still far from clean — breathing remains a challenge.

Winter’s Arrival and a Blanket of Haze

Winter has started to make its presence felt in Delhi. The mornings and evenings are cool with a thin layer of haze, while the daytime remains relatively normal.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi’s maximum temperature on Saturday is expected to hover around 31°C, while the minimum temperature could be around 19°C.
The cloud cover has reduced sunlight intensity, leading to a mild chill — but it has also slightly helped in improving the air quality compared to the last few days.

Area-Wise AQI Report

As per the latest morning data:

Chandni Chowk: AQI 297

RK Puram: 291

Vivek Vihar: 277

Sonia Vihar: 274

Dwarka Sector 8: 257

Burari: 255

Alipur: 252

Najafgarh: 215

Lodhi Road: 149 (Moderate category)


Among all, Wazirpur remained the most polluted area with an AQI of 325, placing it in the “very poor” category. Meanwhile, Anand Vihar, which often tops the pollution charts, showed a notable improvement with AQI dropping to 292 — moving from “very poor” to “poor” air quality.

Post-Diwali Improvement Trend

Following the Diwali festivities, Delhi’s AQI had spiked beyond 350, raising severe health concerns. But as winter winds have picked up and weather conditions have shifted, pollution levels have started to decline.
Experts believe that while this temporary dip offers some relief, sustained policy action is the only way to make Delhi’s air breathable again.

Relief, But Not Recovery

Even though October didn’t record a single day with AQI crossing the “severe” mark (above 400), Delhi’s air still remains unsafe. Any AQI above 200 is considered harmful — particularly for children, senior citizens, and those suffering from respiratory diseases like asthma.

In short:
Delhi’s air has moved from “very poor” to “poor” — the suffocation has eased a bit, but the capital is still far from breathing easy.

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