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New Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Delhi

Last Updated: 2025-10-29 02:59:52 PM (Local Time)

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Live AQI
246(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Severe
pm10 :  209 µg/m³
PM2.5 :  171 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
aqi severe level.webp in New Delhi
overcast

28 °C

Overcast
Humidity
Humidity51 %

Wind Speed
Wind Speed7 km/h

UV Index
UV Index2
Last Updated: 2025-10-29 02:59:52 PM (Local Time)


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New Delhi

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Historical Air Quality Data

New Delhi

New Delhi
AQI
.
28-10-2025Time29-10-2025
183
Min.at 1:04 AM on 29th Oct
258
Max.at 6:04 AM on 29th Oct

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Year
.
AQI


Annual AQI Trends

2020
153AQI
2021
162AQI
6%
Rise
2022
174AQI
7%
Rise
2023
164AQI
-6%
Fall
2024
169AQI
3%
Rise
2025
140AQI
-17%
Fall
Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)
-1%
Fall (Improved AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedNovember, 2021290AQI

Least PollutedAugust, 202073AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

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New Delhi's Locations

Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location
Status
AQI
PM2.5(µg/m³)
PM10(µg/m³)
Temp.(°C)
Humi.(%)
Severe
228
153
190
28
51
Severe
242
167
209
28
51
Severe
249
174
222
28
51
Severe
261
186
215
28
51
Severe
259
184
203
28
51
Severe
243
168
230
28
51
Severe
285
210
248
27.8
45
Severe
259
184
230
28
51
Severe
244
169
226
28
51
Severe
241
166
206
28
51
Severe
238
163
204
28
51
Severe
233
158
211
28
51
Severe
254
179
204
28
51
Severe
245
170
216
28
51
Severe
287
212
249
27.9
45
Severe
245
170
212
28
51
Severe
225
150
177
28
51
Severe
235
160
178
28
51
Severe
228
153
188
28
51
Severe
244
169
217
28
51
Severe
239
164
203
28
51
Severe
239
164
206
28
51
Severe
231
156
188
28
51
Severe
245
170
215
28
51
Severe
248
173
204
28
51
Severe
208
133
159
28
51
Severe
226
151
194
28
51
Severe
208
133
169
28
51
Severe
218
143
175
28
51
Severe
219
144
166
28
51
Severe
217
142
186
28
51
Severe
225
150
175
28
51
Severe
223
148
192
28
51
Severe
216
141
188
28
51
Severe
220
145
189
28
51
Severe
238
163
212
28
51
Hazardous
350
250
293
25.3
45
Severe
248
173
222
28
51
Hazardous
322
236
279
27
45
Unhealthy
186
106
135
25.9
45
Severe
249
174
207
28
51
Severe
247
172
191
28
51
Hazardous
306
228
274
26.3
45
Severe
235
160
218
28
51
Severe
261
186
209
28
51
Severe
268
193
212
28
51
Severe
255
180
223
28
51
Severe
257
182
202
28
51
Severe
270
195
228
24.7
45
Severe
256
181
221
28
51
Moderate
90
30
37
24.4
45
Severe
257
182
215
28
51
Severe
247
172
189
28
51
Severe
265
190
213
28
51
Severe
237
162
215
28
51
Severe
243
168
197
29
45
Severe
260
185
246
26.9
45
Severe
247
172
181
28
51
Severe
244
169
226
28
51
Severe
263
188
226
28
51
Severe
239
164
211
28
51
Severe
251
176
214
28
51
Severe
255
180
193
28
51
Severe
246
171
223
28
51
Severe
233
158
194
28
51
Severe
246
171
216
28
51
Severe
235
160
206
28
51
Severe
245
170
208
28
51
Severe
241
166
199
28
51
Severe
259
184
235
28
51
Severe
225
150
195
28
51
Severe
250
175
223
28
51
Hazardous
308
229
272
29.2
45
Severe
294
219
259
27.7
45
Severe
236
161
208
28
51
Severe
235
160
200
28
51
Severe
231
156
190
26.9
45
Severe
234
159
213
28
51
Severe
240
165
227
28
51
Severe
229
154
176
28
51
Severe
266
191
229
28
51
Severe
235
160
209
28
51
Severe
249
174
212
28
51
Severe
213
138
182
28
51
Severe
259
184
215
28
51
Severe
260
185
219
27
45
Severe
255
180
215
28
51
Severe
247
172
206
26.9
45
Severe
229
154
182
28
51
Severe
236
161
187
27
54
Severe
242
167
197
28
51
Severe
245
170
203
25.9
45
Severe
252
177
229
28
51
Severe
265
190
222
28
51
Severe
255
180
221
29.1
45
Severe
240
165
195
28
51
Severe
274
199
233
29
45
Severe
273
198
237
28.1
45
Severe
276
201
216
28
51
Severe
245
170
226
28
51
Severe
236
161
209
28
51
Severe
234
159
193
28
51
Severe
246
171
203
27.4
45
Severe
253
178
215
28
51
Severe
246
171
209
28
51
Severe
233
158
185
28
45
Severe
231
156
206
28
51
Severe
233
158
215
28
51
Severe
243
168
204
28
51
Severe
209
134
161
28
51
Severe
246
171
185
28
51
Severe
251
176
207
28
51
Severe
258
183
214
28
51
Severe
243
168
188
28
51
Severe
223
148
176
27.3
45
Severe
242
167
225
28
51
Severe
257
182
227
28
51
Severe
251
176
214
28
51
Severe
250
175
214
28
51
Severe
257
182
218
28
51
Severe
255
180
199
28
51
Severe
252
177
203
28
51
Severe
256
181
244
28
51
Severe
223
148
185
28
51
Severe
259
184
220
28
51
Severe
275
200
244
28
51
Severe
261
186
210
28
51
Severe
246
171
201
28
51
Severe
273
198
237
27.9
45
Severe
240
165
226
28
51
Severe
250
175
217
28
51
Severe
265
190
233
28
51
Severe
246
171
251
28
51
Severe
240
165
200
28
51
Severe
265
190
218
28
51
Severe
227
152
197
28
51
Severe
240
165
209
28
51
Severe
276
201
240
29
45
Severe
246
171
203
24.4
45
Severe
236
161
205
28
51
Severe
238
163
201
28
51
Severe
241
166
203
28
51
Severe
265
190
250
28
51
Severe
292
217
255
27.9
45
Severe
240
165
197
28
51
Severe
220
145
203
28
51
Severe
246
171
195
28
51
Severe
255
180
220
28
51
Severe
263
188
203
28
51
Severe
226
151
179
28.5
45
Severe
252
177
233
28
51
Severe
277
202
236
27.5
45

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Air Quality Index

Health Advice For People Living In

New Delhi

6.2Cigarettes per day

Cigarette
Weekly 43.4 Cigarettes
Monthly 186 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 6.2 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is based on the average PM2.5 concentration over the last 24 hours, assuming continuous exposure during that time.

Solutions for Current AQI

  • Air Purifier
    Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car Filter
    Car FilterMust
  • N95 Mask
    N95 MaskMust
  • Stay Indoor
    Stay IndoorMust


Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

New Delhi

  • asthma due to air pollution in New DelhiAsthma
  • heart due to air pollution in New DelhiHeart Issues
  • allergy due to air pollution in New DelhiAllergies
  • sinus due to air pollution in New DelhiSinus
  • flu due to air pollution in New DelhiCold/Flu
  • copd due to air pollution in New DelhiChronic (COPD)
asthma due to air pollution in New Delhi

High Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is High when AQI is Severe (150-301)

Severe symptoms including intense wheezing, severe shortness of breath, significant chest tightness, and persistent coughing that may disrupt daily activities.

Do's :

  • Avoid going outside and keep windows closed to reduce exposure to pollutants.

  • Take prescribed medications as directed by your healthcare provider.

  • Maintain clean indoor air with air purifiers, especially in bedrooms and living areas.

Don'ts :

  • Smoke or expose yourself to secondhand smoke.

  • Engage in physical exertion outdoors.

Disclaimer: The above health risks are precautionary suggestions based on current AQI levels. You may not feel the effects immediately, but prolonged exposure to air pollution can contribute to these health conditions over time. AQI.IN is neither a medical expert nor a provider of medical advice. Please consult a doctor if you experience any of the above similar symptoms.

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About New Delhi Air Pollution

New Delhi Monthly AQI Analysis

Explore the AQI changes as a comparison from the past month, as well as how it differs from the same month last year

Oct. 2024 vs Oct. 2025

Oct. 2024
174AQI
Oct. 2025
192AQI
10.3 %
Rise

Compared to Oct. 2024, the AQI in Oct. 2025 remained in the same category.

Sep. 2025 vs Oct. 2025

Sep. 2025
98AQI
Oct. 2025
192AQI
95.9 %
Rise

AQI levels changed from 'Moderate' in Sep. 2025 to 'Unhealthy' in Oct. 2025.


New Delhi's annual 2025 AQI (140) shows an average percentage change of -14.8% (improved AQI) compared to previous years: 2020 (153), 2021 (162), 2022 (174), 2023 (164), 2024 (169).

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Air Quality FAQs

at New Delhi

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in New Delhi?

The current real-time AQI level in New Delhi is 246 (Severe). This was last updated 2025-10-29 02:59:52 PM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in New Delhi in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 183 (Unhealthy) at 1:04 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in New Delhi in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 258 (Severe) at 6:04 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI levels in New Delhi during last 24 hours?

The AQI levels in New Delhi have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 258 at 6:04 AM (Local Time), lowest 183 at 1:04 AM (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI level in New Delhi?

Current AQI levels are 'Very Unhealthy,' it is recommended to stay indoors, limit outdoor activities, use air purifiers, and wear masks if going outside is necessary.