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Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates: AQI Exceeds 400 at 22+ Stations
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:54 AM
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Delhi’s air quality remains toxic as the AQI surpasses 400 at more than 22 monitoring stations today, according to data reported by The Economic Times.
Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated further today, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 400 at over 22 monitoring stations across the capital.
An AQI value above 400 is classified as hazardous, indicating that the air is unsafe for all segments of the population. The data, sourced from the city’s air quality monitoring network, shows a widespread spike in particulate matter and other pollutants.
The Economic Times reported that the spike is part of a continuing trend of high pollution levels in Delhi, which has been grappling with severe smog for several months. The city’s authorities have been monitoring the situation closely and have urged residents to take precautions.
Health officials warn that prolonged exposure to such high AQI levels can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular complications, especially among children, the elderly, and those with pre‑existing health conditions.
The government’s air‑quality monitoring agencies are expected to release further details on mitigation measures and any advisories for the public.
An AQI value above 400 is classified as hazardous, indicating that the air is unsafe for all segments of the population. The data, sourced from the city’s air quality monitoring network, shows a widespread spike in particulate matter and other pollutants.
The Economic Times reported that the spike is part of a continuing trend of high pollution levels in Delhi, which has been grappling with severe smog for several months. The city’s authorities have been monitoring the situation closely and have urged residents to take precautions.
Health officials warn that prolonged exposure to such high AQI levels can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular complications, especially among children, the elderly, and those with pre‑existing health conditions.
The government’s air‑quality monitoring agencies are expected to release further details on mitigation measures and any advisories for the public.