NSIT Dwarka air quality · Delhi, Delhi NCR
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US AQI 495 (Hazardous) at the CPCB monitor in NSIT Dwarka, also known as NSUT Dwarka, Delhi, the 15th highest of 81 Delhi NCR monitors reporting. India's official NAQI (CPCB) 446 (Severe). Main pollutant: PM10.
Updated
Pollutants at NSIT Dwarka
- PM2.5 · µg/m³1489.8× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³60013.3× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³45.61.8× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³16.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³12.0Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.97
This hour's readings at this monitor. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Where NSIT Dwarka ranks in Delhi NCR
- 15thmost polluted of 81 Delhi NCR monitors right now
- 35thof 68 NCR monitors, 6 to 19 October 2026 (average NAQI 163)
- 197average US AQI, last 30 days
- 325Delhi's city figure now
In our study of every Delhi NCR monitor from 6 to 19 October 2026, NSIT Dwarka ranked 35th of 68 and 22nd of 45 in Delhi, with a mean daily NAQI (CPCB's index) of 163, against 97 in mid-September. Its daily NAQI was above 200 (Poor) on 3 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 NSIT Dwarka 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 NSIT Dwarka
Last 7 days, India timeOver the last 7 days, the air at this monitor was worst from 4 am to 7 am (average US AQI 437) and cleanest from 3 pm to 6 pm (262). Plan walks, runs and open windows for the cleaner hours.
NSIT Dwarka air quality, last 30 days
Daily average, 26 days- 197average US AQI
- 417worst day, 7 November
- 65cleanest day, 30 October
- 20days above 150 (Unhealthy or worse)
Nearby monitors
All of DelhiThe most polluted areas of Delhi NCR, ranked →
NSIT Dwarka air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in NSIT Dwarka right now?
The US AQI at the CPCB monitor in NSIT Dwarka, Delhi is 495 (Hazardous), the 15th highest of 81 Delhi NCR monitors reporting. The main pollutant is PM10. The same air reads India's official NAQI (CPCB) 446 (Severe).
What time is the air worst in NSIT Dwarka?
Over the last 7 days, from 4 am to 7 am India time, when the monitor averaged 437. The cleanest stretch was 3 pm to 6 pm, at 262.
Is NSIT Dwarka one of the most polluted areas in Delhi NCR?
From 6 to 19 October 2026, NSIT Dwarka ranked 35th of 68 Delhi NCR monitors by mean daily NAQI, CPCB's index (163), and 22nd of 45 in Delhi. Right now it is 15th of 81. See the full ranking.
How has NSIT Dwarka's air been over the last 30 days?
The monitor averaged a US AQI of 197 over 26 days with data. The worst day was 7 November at 417 and the cleanest 30 October at 65. 20 days were above 150 (Unhealthy or worse).
Where does NSIT Dwarka'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. NSIT Dwarka is also known as NSUT Dwarka.
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.