Delhi AQI remains ‘very poor’ amid thick haze; Bawana, Narela, Punjabi Bagh among 8 areas in ‘severe’ category Delhi’s air quality index stood at 331 at 7:05 am on Tuesday. Data from 58 of the 59 monitoring stations showed that eight were in the severe category. Published on: Nov 3, 2026, 08:31:03 IST Reported by Saloni Bhatia Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
Delhi AQI remains ‘very poor’ amid thick haze; Bawana, Narela, Punjabi Bagh among 8 areas in ‘severe’ category
Delhi's Air Quality Index touched 331 on Tuesday morning, keeping the city's air in the 'very poor' category. Out of 59 monitoring stations, eight areas including Bawana, Narela, and Punjabi Bagh reported 'severe' pollution levels as a thick layer of haze covered the national capital.

What happened
Delhi's air quality stayed in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday morning, with eight areas recording 'severe' pollution levels amid a thick haze.
Why it matters
Delhi's worsening air quality directly threatens your daily health, making it harder to breathe and increasing the risk of respiratory issues for you and your family.
Impact
Authorities may implement stricter anti-pollution measures like GRAP restrictions, potentially affecting vehicle movement, construction activities, and school timings.
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