Residents were advised to limit outdoor activities and use protective measures such as N95 masks and air purifiers.

Delhi Air Quality Hits 'Severe' Levels Amid Smog; Authorities Maintain Pollution Controls

Delhi’s air pollution situation worsened on Monday, November 17, 2025, as the city woke up under dense smog and dangerously toxic air. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bawana reached 427, placing the capital firmly in the “severe” category. Early morning readings across the city averaged 359, which comes under the “very poor" category. Several other areas in Delhi also recorded AQI levels that fall under the “severe” or “very poor” range.

Though there was some improvement due to strong winds, the smog remained widespread. This affected v

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