Air pollution in Delhi worsened further on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog enveloped the national capital, affecting visibility in several areas.
Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to 461 at 7 am, up from 431 recorded on Saturday.
All 40 air quality monitoring stations in the city reported readings in the “severe” category, with Rohini emerging as the worst-affected area with an AQI of 499.
#WATCH | Delhi | Drone visuals around Ghazipur area this morning as a layer of toxic smog blankets the city; GRAP 4 invoked in the national capital.
AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 491, categorised as 'Severe', as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/RRGgUwGleD — ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2025
Bawana recorded an AQI level of 498,

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