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Summary:
On December 28, 2025, New Delhi’s air quality was classified as “very poor” with an overall AQI of 390, according to the CPCB. Several monitoring stations reported “severe” air quality. The meteorological department issued an “orange alert” for dense fog. Temperatures were slightly below average in the morning but slightly above in the afternoon, with high humidity.
News Article:
Delhi Chokes on “Very Poor” Air Quality, Dense Fog Alert Issued
New Delhi, December 28, 2025 – The nation’s capital is grappling with hazardous air quality as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 390, placing the city in the “very poor” category on Sunday. Several areas, including Anand Vihar which recorded an AQI of 457, registered “severe” levels of pollution according to data from the CPCB’s Sameer App.
An “orange alert” for very dense fog has been issued for Monday by the meteorological department, forecasting maximum and minimum temperatures around 22 and 7 degrees Celsius, respectively.
According to CPCB standards, an AQI between 301 and 400 is considered “very poor,” while anything above 401 falls into the “severe” category. The city experienced a low of 6.3 degrees Celsius, slightly below the seasonal average, and a high of 22.5 degrees Celsius, slightly above average. Humidity was recorded at 100% at 5:30 PM.
Residents are advised to take precautions and limit outdoor activities due to the combination of poor air quality and dense fog.
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