Sri Aurobindo Marg air quality · Delhi, Delhi NCR
Even healthy adults may notice throat irritation and mild coughing
US AQI 155 (Unhealthy) at the DPCC monitor in Sri Aurobindo Marg, Delhi, the 81st highest of 81 Delhi NCR monitors reporting. India's official NAQI (CPCB) 126 (Moderate). Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Last 24 hours: worst 1157 at 5 am yesterday, best 102 at 3 pm yesterday (US AQI)
Pollutants at Sri Aurobindo Marg
- PM2.5 · µg/m³61.04.1× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1383.1× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³18.6Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³4.2
- SO₂ · µg/m³6.8Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³2.56
This hour's readings at this monitor. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Where Sri Aurobindo Marg ranks in Delhi NCR
- 81stmost polluted of 81 Delhi NCR monitors right now
- 61stof 68 NCR monitors, 6 to 19 October 2026 (average NAQI 125)
- 165average US AQI, last 30 days
- 325Delhi's city figure now
In our study of every Delhi NCR monitor from 6 to 19 October 2026, Sri Aurobindo Marg ranked 61st of 68 and 40th of 45 in Delhi, with a mean daily NAQI (CPCB's index) of 125, against 109 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 Sri Aurobindo Marg right now?
Some members of the general public may feel health effects; sensitive groups may feel more serious effects.
Walking and commuting
Take careKeep outdoor walks short and choose quieter streets away from traffic.
Running and jogging
AvoidMove your run indoors or reschedule for a cleaner hour.
Cycling
LimitKeep rides short and easy, or ride indoors.
Children playing outside
LimitLimit outdoor play to short, gentle sessions. Move sports indoors.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
AvoidAvoid exertion outdoors. Follow your doctor's action plan.
Open windows
AvoidKeep windows closed while the air is unhealthy.
Mask outdoors
RecommendedWear a well-fitted N95 or FFP2 mask outdoors. Cloth and surgical masks do little against fine particles.
Air purifier indoors
RecommendedRun a HEPA purifier in the room you spend most time in.
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 Sri Aurobindo Marg
Last 7 days, India timeOver the last 7 days, the air at this monitor was worst from 5 am to 8 am (average US AQI 338) and cleanest from 3 pm to 6 pm (186). Plan walks, runs and open windows for the cleaner hours.
Sri Aurobindo Marg air quality, last 24 hours
Hourly US AQI, 20 of 24 hours, India timeIn the last 24 hours the US AQI at this monitor was highest at 5 am yesterday (1157, Hazardous) and lowest at 3 pm yesterday (102, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Sri Aurobindo Marg air quality, last 30 days
Daily average, 28 days- 165average US AQI
- 285worst day, 5 November
- 68cleanest day, 30 October
- 16days above 150 (Unhealthy or worse)
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Sri Aurobindo Marg air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Sri Aurobindo Marg right now?
The US AQI at the DPCC monitor in Sri Aurobindo Marg, Delhi is 155 (Unhealthy), the 81st highest of 81 Delhi NCR monitors reporting. Over the last 24 hours it ranged from 102 (3 pm yesterday) to 1157 (5 am yesterday). The main pollutant is PM2.5. The same air reads India's official NAQI (CPCB) 126 (Moderate).
What time is the air worst in Sri Aurobindo Marg?
Over the last 7 days, from 5 am to 8 am India time, when the monitor averaged 338. The cleanest stretch was 3 pm to 6 pm, at 186.
Is Sri Aurobindo Marg one of the most polluted areas in Delhi NCR?
From 6 to 19 October 2026, Sri Aurobindo Marg ranked 61st of 68 Delhi NCR monitors by mean daily NAQI, CPCB's index (125), and 40th of 45 in Delhi. Right now it is 81st of 81. See the full ranking.
How has Sri Aurobindo Marg's air been over the last 30 days?
The monitor averaged a US AQI of 165 over 28 days with data. The worst day was 5 November at 285 and the cleanest 30 October at 68. 16 days were above 150 (Unhealthy or worse).
Where does Sri Aurobindo Marg's air quality data come from?
From the continuous monitoring station run by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) 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: Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), 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.