Tue Nov 04 04:39:52 UTC 2025: News Article:
Delhi Chokes on ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality as Smog Lingers
New Delhi – November 4, 2025 – New Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous air quality as pollution levels remained stubbornly high on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. The city’s overall air quality index (AQI) registered at 311, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer app.
Several areas are experiencing even worse conditions, with Alipur (421), Wazirpur (407), Bawana (402), and Anand Vihar (412) all reporting ‘severe’ air quality. Seventeen monitoring stations across the city recorded ‘very poor’ air quality, exceeding the 300 mark.
This development is especially alarming given the city’s ongoing efforts to combat pollution, including the use of anti-smog guns to spray water droplets. The CPCB classifies an AQI between 301-400 as ‘very poor’ and 401-500 as ‘severe.’
The city also experienced a minimum temperature of 16.5 degrees Celsius, slightly above average for this time of year, with high humidity levels recorded at 94%. The weather department forecasts a partly cloudy sky with a maximum temperature of around 29 degrees Celsius.
Residents of Delhi continue to face health risks associated with the poor air quality, emphasizing the urgent need for further action to mitigate pollution levels and protect public health.
Summary of Text:
On November 4, 2025, New Delhi continues to suffer from high air pollution levels, categorized as “very poor” with an overall AQI of 311. Several areas recorded “severe” pollution. Seventeen monitoring stations recorded “very poor” air quality with readings above 300, which is especially alarming because of the steps being taken to combat the pollution. The minimum temperature was slightly above average, and humidity was high. The weather department predicts a partly cloudy sky.
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