IHBAS, Dilshad Garden air quality · Delhi, Delhi NCR
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US AQI 374 (Hazardous) at the CPCB monitor in IHBAS, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, the 33rd highest of 81 Delhi NCR monitors reporting. India's official NAQI (CPCB) 405 (Severe). Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Last 24 hours: worst 1812 at midnight yesterday, best 171 at 2 pm yesterday (US AQI)
Pollutants at IHBAS, Dilshad Garden
- PM2.5 · µg/m³26217.5× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³3738.3× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³1626.5× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³8.4
- SO₂ · µg/m³24.5Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³2.73
This hour's readings at this monitor. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Where IHBAS, Dilshad Garden ranks in Delhi NCR
- 33rdmost polluted of 81 Delhi NCR monitors right now
- 68thof 68 NCR monitors, 6 to 19 October 2026 (average NAQI 100)
- 174average US AQI, last 30 days
- 325Delhi's city figure now
In our study of every Delhi NCR monitor from 6 to 19 October 2026, IHBAS, Dilshad Garden ranked 68th of 68 and 45th of 45 in Delhi, with a mean daily NAQI (CPCB's index) of 100, against 123 in mid-September. Its daily NAQI was above 200 (Poor) on 0 of the 14 days. See the full ranking.
Most polluted right now: Sector 110 932 · Sector 39 824 · Teri Gram 677 · North Campus, DU 665 · Chandni Chowk 664.
Is it safe outside in IHBAS, Dilshad Garden right now?
Health warning of emergency conditions: everyone is more likely to be affected.
Walking and commuting
AvoidStay indoors. Postpone non-essential trips.
Running and jogging
AvoidSkip strenuous exercise, even indoors if the air inside is not filtered.
Cycling
AvoidAvoid riding outdoors.
Children playing outside
AvoidKeep children indoors in a room with filtered air.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
AvoidStay indoors with filtered air and seek care if symptoms appear.
Open windows
AvoidSeal gaps around doors and windows if you can.
Mask outdoors
EssentialN95 or FFP2 mask essential outdoors.
Air purifier indoors
EssentialRun a HEPA purifier on high in a closed room.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
When the air is worst in IHBAS, Dilshad Garden
Last 7 days, India timeOver the last 7 days, the air at this monitor was worst from midnight to 3 am (average US AQI 431) and cleanest from 4 pm to 7 pm (184). Plan walks, runs and open windows for the cleaner hours.
IHBAS, Dilshad Garden air quality, last 24 hours
Hourly US AQI, 22 of 24 hours, India timeIn the last 24 hours the US AQI at this monitor was highest at midnight yesterday (1812, Hazardous) and lowest at 2 pm yesterday (171, Unhealthy).
IHBAS, Dilshad Garden air quality, last 30 days
Daily average, 27 days- 174average US AQI
- 467worst day, 8 November
- 74cleanest day, 12 October
- 18days above 150 (Unhealthy or worse)
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IHBAS, Dilshad Garden air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in IHBAS, Dilshad Garden right now?
The US AQI at the CPCB monitor in IHBAS, Dilshad Garden, Delhi is 374 (Hazardous), the 33rd highest of 81 Delhi NCR monitors reporting. Over the last 24 hours it ranged from 171 (2 pm yesterday) to 1812 (midnight yesterday). The main pollutant is PM2.5. The same air reads India's official NAQI (CPCB) 405 (Severe).
What time is the air worst in IHBAS, Dilshad Garden?
Over the last 7 days, from midnight to 3 am India time, when the monitor averaged 431. The cleanest stretch was 4 pm to 7 pm, at 184.
Is IHBAS, Dilshad Garden one of the most polluted areas in Delhi NCR?
From 6 to 19 October 2026, IHBAS, Dilshad Garden ranked 68th of 68 Delhi NCR monitors by mean daily NAQI, CPCB's index (100), and 45th of 45 in Delhi. Right now it is 33rd of 81. See the full ranking.
How has IHBAS, Dilshad Garden's air been over the last 30 days?
The monitor averaged a US AQI of 174 over 27 days with data. The worst day was 8 November at 467 and the cleanest 12 October at 74. 18 days were above 150 (Unhealthy or worse).
Where does IHBAS, Dilshad Garden's air quality data come from?
From the continuous monitoring station run by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in CPCB's national network. Good Air shows the US EPA AQI worked out from those readings, and CPCB's own National Air Quality Index (NAQI) beside it. Good Air does not estimate or adjust the readings.
Source: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), via CPCB's national monitoring network. One monitor shows the air around it, which can differ from a few streets away. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.