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Summary:
On December 1, 2025, Delhi’s air quality has returned to the ‘very poor’ category with an overall AQI of 301, after a brief improvement to ‘poor’ the previous day. The Central Pollution Control Board’s data shows that most monitoring stations report ‘very poor’ air quality. The winter chill has also intensified, with the minimum temperature dropping significantly below the season’s average.
News Article:
Delhi Air Quality Dips Back into “Very Poor” Category Amidst Winter Chill
New Delhi, December 1, 2025 – After a fleeting respite, Delhi’s air quality has once again plummeted to the “very poor” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) registered at 301 today, reversing the improvement seen on Sunday, November 30th, when it briefly touched “poor” levels.
Data from the CPCB’s Sameer app reveals that 24 out of 38 monitoring stations across the city are reporting air quality in the “very poor” range, while the remaining stations recorded “poor” air quality levels.
The deteriorating air quality coincides with a significant drop in temperature. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum temperature of 5.7 degrees Celsius, a stark 4.6 degrees below the seasonal average, accompanied by 100% relative humidity. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 24 degrees Celsius.
Residents of Delhi, many of whom were seen wearing masks, continue to grapple with the persistent air pollution which has plagued the city for weeks. Authorities have yet to announce any immediate measures to combat the worsening air quality.
According to CPCB standards, an AQI between 301 and 400 is classified as “very poor,” posing significant health risks, particularly for those with respiratory conditions.
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