New Delhi, October 19, 2025 — On the eve of Diwali, the national capital is once again enveloped in a toxic haze. Delhi’s air quality has plunged to hazardous levels, sparking grave public health concerns and raising fears of worsening pollution during the festive weekend.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 274 at 5:30 a.m., categorised as “poor.” However, conditions deteriorated rapidly as the morning progressed. By 9 a.m., pollution levels had climbed steeply across several monitoring stations.
Anand Vihar emerged as the worst-affected area, with an alarming AQI of 435, placing it firmly in the “severe” category. Other parts of the city reported similarly distressing figures — Wazirpur (365), Dwarka Sector 8 (341), and Bawana (303) — all falling under the “very poor” range. The busy ITO junction recorded an AQI of 285, remaining in the “poor” category.
Earlier at 7 a.m., Anand Vihar had already breached the severe mark with an AQI of 426, while RK Puram (322), Vivek Vihar (349), Ashok Vihar (304), Bawana (303), and Jahangirpuri (314) registered air quality levels deemed “very poor.”
Experts warn that with Diwali festivities, firecracker emissions, and stagnant weather conditions, pollution levels may spike further in the coming days, pushing the city’s air quality deeper into the “severe” zone.
Environmental authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor exposure, use air purifiers where possible, and avoid physical exertion in open areas until conditions improve.
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