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NAQI 114 (Moderate) in Delhi, from 58 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 143 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
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Pollutants in Delhi
- PM2.5 · µg/m³52.43.5× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1212.7× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³33.4Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³43.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³9.4Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³1.04
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Delhi right now?
May cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for most people; sensitive groups keep it shorter.
Running and jogging
LimitSensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Cycling
Take carePrefer routes away from heavy traffic; sensitive groups ride shorter.
Children playing outside
Take careChildren with asthma should take breaks and keep reliever inhalers handy.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
LimitReduce long or heavy exertion outdoors and keep medicines close.
Open windows
Take careVentilate briefly, ideally when the reading is lowest.
Mask outdoors
OptionalSensitive groups may wear an N95 or FFP2 mask for long trips.
Air purifier indoors
OptionalUseful for sensitive people, especially at night.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current NAQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
What US AQI 101–150 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Delhi
50 stations, worst first- Sri Aurobindo MargPoor252
- PusaModerate178
- CRRI Mathura RoadModerate172
- NarelaModerate168
- IIT DelhiModerate162
Show all 50 stations
- PusaModerate159
- JahangirpuriModerate153
- R K PuramModerate149
- Punjabi BaghModerate145
- WazirpurModerate143
- BawanaModerate142
- Mandir MargModerate139
- NSIT DwarkaModerate138
- SirifortModerate135
- PatparganjModerate134
- Chandni ChowkModerate134
- Dwarka-Sector 8Moderate132
- MundkaModerate130
- Burari CrossingModerate129
- IMD Lodhi RoadModerate129
- Sonia ViharModerate128
- North Campus, DUModerate127
- Vivek ViharModerate126
- Maidan GarhiModerate123
- Dr. Karni Singh Shooting RangeModerate123
- Okhla Phase-2Moderate122
- IGI Airport (T3)Moderate121
- NajafgarhModerate118
- Commonwealth Sports ComplexModerate117
- NangloiModerate115
- Uttam NagarModerate108
- NSUT JaffarpurModerate108
- Talkatora GardenModerate105
- Jharoda KalanModerate102
- ShadipurModerate102
- Major Dhyan Chand National StadiumModerate101
- AlipurSatisfactory99
- Vasundhara EnclaveSatisfactory94
- GhummanheraSatisfactory93
- DTUSatisfactory93
- ChhawlaSatisfactory91
- Ashok ViharSatisfactory89
- Nehru NagarSatisfactory88
- JNUSatisfactory86
- IHBAS, Dilshad GardenSatisfactory80
- BurariSatisfactory79
- KaralaSatisfactory78
- NIH NarelaSatisfactory78
- GhogaSatisfactory58
- BadarpurGood49
Delhi air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 127average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 245worst day, 13 October
- 41cleanest day, 27 September
- 1days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 154, worse than the week before (131). 1 of the last 37 days was Good.
Weather in Delhi
28°C Haze · Humidity 48% · Wind 11 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 29° | 17° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 30° | 18° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 19° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 19° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 19° |
| Sat 24 | Partly cloudy sky | 32° | 19° |
| Sun 25 | Partly cloudy sky | 32° | 18° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Delhi air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Delhi right now?
The NAQI in Delhi is 114 (Moderate), based on 58 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 143 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Delhi today?
Sensitive groups should take it easy. May cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults. For runners: Sensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Which area of Delhi has the worst air right now?
Sri Aurobindo Marg has the highest reading at 252 (Poor). Badarpur has the lowest at 49, out of 50 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Delhi been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Delhi averaged NAQI 127. The worst day was 13 October at 245; the cleanest was 27 September at 41. 1 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Delhi's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 52 µg/m³, about 3.5 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Delhi's air quality data come from?
From State & Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India · Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) · Aurassure's University Clean Air Network, using 58 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: State & Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India · Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) · Aurassure's University Clean Air Network. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.