Delhi Air Quality latest update: Toxic smog engulfs National Capital as air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, AQI recorded at…

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category.

Delhi-NCR has been battling persistent air pollution for nearly a month. Delhi’s air pollution crisis has repeatedly surfaced as a significant problem that affects public health, the economy, and the quality of life for those living in the area. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday morning as Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 318, as of 7 am.

What is the current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi?

A thick layer of smog engulfed several areas across the state, with little to no improvement in the toxic air. In the early morning hours, Anand Vihar, India Gate, Dwarka, and ITO reported thick smoke, with visibility remaining significantly reduced. According to CPCB, many regions of the National Capital fell into the ‘very poor’ category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the majority of the National Capital Region falls into the ‘very poor’ category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) around the ITO area is 354 is classified as ‘Very Poor'(CPCB).

#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals around India Gate and Kartavya Path this morning as a layer of toxic smog blankets the city.

AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 294, categorised as ‘Poor’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/H6zUFUSbmP

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According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 0 and 50 is ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’ and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.

#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from Akshardham area this morning as a layer of toxic smog blankets the city. AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 354, categorised as ‘Very Poor’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/tyRD7wS0Uf

— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2025

Which areas in Delhi are experiencing the worst air pollution?

India Gate and Kartavya Path were obscured by a dense blanket of smog this morning. The level of air pollution in the National Capital is still at hazardous levels. The toxic air persisted a day after Delhi recorded an AQI of 397, also in the ‘very poor’ range. Several other key stations, including Ashok Vihar (338), Bawana (368), Burari (327), Chandani Chowk (321), and Dwarka (325), remained in the “very poor” category, highlighting the widespread nature of pollution across Delhi.