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Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated back to the ‘very poor’ category after a brief respite, with the AQI at 332. Several monitoring stations recorded ‘severe’ pollution levels. Vehicular emissions are the largest contributor to Delhi’s pollution, followed by industries. Surrounding NCR districts also contribute significantly. The Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts continued ‘very poor’ air quality for the next six days. The city is also expecting dense fog in the coming days, with temperatures around 22°C and 7°C.

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Delhi Air Plunges Back into ‘Very Poor’ Category, Widespread Pollution Reported

New Delhi, December 26, 2025 – After a brief improvement, Delhi’s air quality has once again plummeted, entering the ‘very poor’ category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 332, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Multiple monitoring stations across the city are reporting ‘severe’ pollution levels.

Data from the CPCB’s SAMEER app reveals that eight out of 40 functional monitoring stations recorded AQI levels above 400, considered ‘severe’. These areas include Anand Vihar, Bawana, DTU, Jahangirpuri, Narela, Nehru Nagar, Rohini, and Vivek Vihar.

A recent analysis by the Decision Support System (DSS) for Air Quality Management points to vehicular emissions as the primary source of Delhi’s pollution (19.7%), followed by industries within Delhi and its periphery (10.1%) and residential sources (4.9%). The NCR district of Jhajjar is contributing the highest share of pollutants from outside Delhi (20%).

The Air Quality Early Warning System has forecast that Delhi’s air quality is expected to remain in the ‘very poor’ category for at least the next six days.

While the city grapples with air pollution, Delhi Education Minister reminds the public that air purifiers were to be installed in 10,000 classrooms.

Adding to the seasonal woes, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts dense fog in Delhi over the coming days. Temperatures are expected to hover around a maximum of 22°C and a minimum of 7°C.

Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to protect their health, particularly vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.

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