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New Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:55:36 PM (Local Time)

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Live AQI
122(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Poor
pm10 :  118 µg/m³
PM2.5 :  44 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
aqi poor level.webp in New Delhi
mist

29 °C

Mist
Humidity
Humidity89 %

Wind Speed
Wind Speed10 km/h

UV Index
UV Index0
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:55:36 PM (Local Time)


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New Delhi

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New Delhi

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Historical Air Quality Data

New Delhi

New Delhi
AQI
.
28-08-2025Time28-08-2025
75
Min.at 2:09 AM on 28th Aug
164
Max.at 9:09 AM on 28th Aug

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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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Watch the Real time changing of Air Quality in Delhi- PM2.5, PM10, Noise, Temperature and Humidity

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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.(%)
Poor
134
49
127
29
86
Poor
112
40
93
28
86
Poor
121
44
120
30
86
Poor
122
44
115
31
86
Poor
118
42
98
29
81
Poor
124
45
122
31
81
Poor
110
39
115
31
82
Poor
110
39
114
31
81
Poor
109
39
110
29
81
Poor
115
41
110
29
82
Poor
118
42
118
31
84
Poor
111
40
124
29
85
Poor
118
42
121
31
86
Poor
115
41
106
29
85
Poor
111
39
102
32
78
Poor
122
44
105
28
81
Poor
109
39
116
32
81
Poor
110
39
118
31
84
Poor
125
45
119
32
86
Poor
123
44
99
29
83
Poor
110
39
115
31
85
Poor
121
44
106
29
85
Poor
118
42
106
29
85
Poor
126
46
121
29
86
Poor
131
48
126
29
85
Poor
126
46
121
29
86
Poor
140
52
126
29
84
Poor
126
46
120
29
86
Poor
130
47
121
29
85
Poor
126
46
126
29
86
Poor
126
46
122
29
85
Poor
144
53
125
29
84
Poor
144
53
121
29
85
Poor
113
40
106
29
80
Poor
115
41
106
29
85
Poor
130
47
122
31
83
Poor
125
45
119
32
84
Poor
123
45
106
29
85
Poor
134
49
128
29
85
Poor
139
51
128
28
86
Poor
121
44
119
29
85
Poor
125
45
126
31
81
Poor
121
44
114
31
86
Poor
125
45
121
29
83
Poor
126
46
121
29
86
Poor
125
45
128
29
85
Poor
138
50
116
31
85
Poor
122
44
105
28
81
Poor
135
49
149
31
81
Poor
108
38
114
31
80
Poor
110
39
119
32
84
Poor
130
47
142
31
82
Poor
147
54
122
29
86
Poor
125
45
122
31
84
Poor
122
44
117
31
83
Poor
134
49
128
29
85
Poor
116
41
103
28
80
Poor
123
44
107
32
74
Poor
125
45
127
29
85
Poor
121
44
115
31
86
Poor
130
47
122
31
81
Poor
135
49
121
29
82
Poor
125
45
132
29
85
Poor
134
49
100
28
85
Poor
139
51
126
31
81
Poor
116
41
115
32
81
Poor
119
43
101
29
79
Poor
102
36
116
31
81
Poor
140
52
124
29
85
Poor
132
48
117
31
85
Poor
116
42
126
29
84
Poor
122
44
101
29
85
Poor
108
38
124
29
86
Poor
113
40
116
31
82
Poor
113
40
116
31
82
Poor
122
44
119
31
83
Poor
129
47
147
31
81
Poor
115
41
106
29
85
Poor
115
41
106
29
85
Poor
122
44
128
29
85
Poor
123
44
116
29
83
Poor
127
46
117
31
84
Poor
130
47
119
31
82
Poor
111
40
124
29
85
Poor
118
42
115
31
85
Poor
110
39
118
31
84
Poor
109
39
121
32
81
Poor
120
43
105
29
80
Poor
111
40
97
28
87
Poor
111
40
116
28
87
Poor
108
38
118
29
84
Poor
121
44
101
29
81
Poor
133
48
142
31
85
Poor
121
44
108
29
85
Poor
121
44
108
29
85
Poor
123
44
121
29
85
Poor
124
45
115
31
86
Poor
126
46
121
29
85
Poor
111
39
122
29
86
Poor
124
45
121
29
85
Poor
124
45
119
31
83
Poor
112
40
114
29
88
Poor
126
46
110
29
84
Poor
109
39
97
28
86
Poor
110
39
117
28
86
Poor
112
40
121
28
86
Poor
133
49
121
29
86
Poor
105
37
114
31
82
Poor
114
41
118
32
81
Poor
105
37
115
31
86
Poor
122
44
118
32
78
Poor
120
43
130
29
85
Poor
114
41
127
31
81
Poor
115
41
106
29
85
Poor
112
40
121
28
86
Poor
142
52
137
29
84
Poor
143
52
140
29
84
Poor
135
49
150
31
81
Poor
144
53
125
29
85
Poor
112
40
114
29
88
Poor
114
41
125
29
87
Poor
126
46
102
29
86
Poor
144
53
127
32
83
Poor
108
38
114
31
85

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Health Advice For People Living In

New Delhi

2Cigarettes per day

Cigarette
Weekly 14 Cigarettes
Monthly 60 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 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

Mild Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mild when AQI is Poor (50-150)

Moderate symptoms including frequent wheezing, noticeable shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent cough.

Do's :

  • Limit outdoor activities when AQI is poor.

  • Clean indoor air with an air purifier to reduce exposure.

  • Soothe the respiratory tract with herbal teas or warm water to help alleviate symptoms.

Don'ts :

  • Exercise outdoors without a mask.

  • Stay in smoky areas with strong fumes.

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

Aug. 2024 vs Aug. 2025

Aug. 2024
78AQI
Aug. 2025
87AQI
11.5 %
Rise

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

Jul. 2025 vs Aug. 2025

Jul. 2025
84AQI
Aug. 2025
87AQI
3.5 %
Rise

AQI levels remained the same from Jul. 2025 to Aug. 2025 in the 'Moderate' category.


New Delhi's annual 2025 AQI (140) shows an average percentage change of -14.9% (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 122 (Poor) due to recent rainfall by 0.01mm/hr. This was last updated 2025-08-28 11:55:36 PM (Local Time).

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

The best AQI level was 75 (Moderate) at 2:09 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 164 (Unhealthy) at 9:09 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 164 at 9:09 AM (Local Time), lowest 75 at 2:09 AM (Local Time).

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

Current AQI levels are unhealthy for Sensitive individuals, they should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.