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Summary:
On November 22, 2025, Delhi’s air quality remained in the “very poor” to “severe” category, with an average AQI of 359. Despite a slight improvement from the previous day, a toxic smog continues to plague the city. High traffic volume contributes to the pollution. Residents are expressing concerns about the difficulty of daily life and increased health issues. The Delhi High Court has cancelled outdoor sports events due to the harmful effects on children, and the Supreme Court has ordered subsistence allowance for construction workers affected by GRAP-3 restrictions. GRAP-3, aimed at controlling emissions, remains in effect across the National Capital Region.
News Article:
Delhi Chokes on ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality, Residents Voice Concerns
New Delhi – Despite ongoing efforts, Delhi’s air quality remained dangerously poor on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) registering at 359. While slightly improved from Friday’s reading of 364, a persistent layer of toxic smog continues to blanket the city, impacting daily life and raising serious health concerns.
Several areas within Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) reported AQI levels ranging from “very poor” to “severe.” ITO and India Gate recorded AQIs of 370, while Akshardham and Anand Vihar reached 422. Greater Noida fared slightly better, but Knowledge Park 5 still registered a “very poor” AQI of 393.
“Coming out is becoming difficult, people are getting sick,” lamented one Delhi resident from the Punjabi Bagh area, highlighting the increasing challenges posed by the deteriorating air. “It is difficult to go to the park, can’t go to the market even. We are very troubled.”
Increased vehicular traffic is being cited as a major contributor to the problem. “The buses, cars, which are increasing day by day, and that there is no way for the cars to fit on the roads, that’s how many there are, so pollution is increasing,” another resident stated, calling for stricter controls on vehicle use.
The Delhi High Court recently intervened, ordering the cancellation of all outdoor sports events after concerns were raised about the impact of toxic air on children’s health. The Supreme Court has also directed that construction workers impacted by the Graded Response Action Plan Stage 3 (GRAP-3) receive a subsistence allowance.
GRAP-3, implemented on November 11 by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), continues to impose stricter restrictions on construction, vehicular movement, and industrial operations in an effort to curb emissions. However, residents continue to seek immediate relief from severe conditions.
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