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New Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2025-08-15 12:09:51 PM (Local Time)

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Live AQI
128(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Poor
pm10 :  80 µg/m³
PM2.5 :  47 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
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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
.
14-08-2025Time15-08-2025
43
Min.at 1:09 PM on 14th Aug
146
Max.at 11:09 AM on 15th 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
142AQI
-16%
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
117
42
94
29
84
Poor
138
51
86
29
83
Poor
135
49
76
31
81
Poor
146
54
64
31
79
Poor
139
51
82
29
84
Poor
135
49
75
30
84
Poor
138
50
84
30
81
Poor
128
47
71
30
84
Poor
138
51
84
29
86
Poor
138
51
84
29
85
Poor
112
40
68
30
82
Poor
123
44
68
31
81
Unhealthy
153
58
89
30
84
Poor
124
45
67
29
86
Poor
148
54
69
30
79
Poor
124
45
138
28
87
Poor
146
54
78
30
79
Unhealthy
152
57
75
30
80
Poor
117
42
69
30
79
Poor
126
46
100
29
85
Poor
135
49
67
29
79
Poor
112
40
81
29
81
Poor
107
38
78
29
83
Poor
131
48
75
30
81
Poor
106
38
65
31
83
Poor
131
48
75
30
81
Poor
106
37
65
31
83
Poor
112
40
75
30
81
Poor
123
44
72
31
78
Poor
135
49
64
30
83
Poor
145
54
75
30
81
Poor
125
45
64
30
81
Unhealthy
151
56
64
29
82
Poor
145
53
93
29
78
Poor
120
43
68
29
86
Poor
126
46
76
31
80
Poor
114
41
86
30
80
Poor
103
36
78
29
81
Poor
103
36
78
29
81
Poor
138
51
86
29
81
Poor
121
44
91
29
87
Poor
145
53
73
30
85
Poor
126
46
78
29
87
Poor
117
42
75
29
81
Poor
134
49
76
30
82
Poor
123
44
78
29
86
Poor
133
48
76
31
81
Poor
124
45
138
28
87
Poor
129
47
68
30
84
Poor
127
46
71
30
81
Poor
114
41
86
30
80
Poor
143
53
77
30
85
Poor
118
42
74
30
81
Poor
109
39
70
31
80
Poor
124
45
78
29
86
Unhealthy
152
56
101
28
79
Poor
139
51
65
30
80
Poor
116
42
76
29
85
Poor
107
38
68
30
80
Poor
119
43
68
31
81
Unhealthy
152
57
85
29
83
Poor
117
42
76
29
86
Poor
106
38
135
27
83
Poor
136
50
72
31
86
Poor
116
41
71
30
79
Poor
141
52
78
28
85
Unhealthy
153
59
82
30
81
Poor
107
38
75
32
76
Unhealthy
155
62
90
30
81
Moderate
86
28
68
30
84
Poor
123
45
75
30
79
Unhealthy
152
58
91
29
81
Unhealthy
152
57
72
28
75
Poor
138
50
64
31
79
Unhealthy
159
67
150
31
84
Poor
107
38
67
29
81
Poor
124
45
78
29
87
Poor
124
45
78
29
86
Poor
140
51
75
30
81
Unhealthy
153
59
72
29
84
Poor
123
45
68
31
81
Poor
123
44
75
31
82
Unhealthy
152
57
68
30
80
Poor
111
40
75
30
80
Poor
131
48
78
29
82
Poor
139
51
106
29
79
Poor
121
44
102
29
87
Poor
119
43
102
29
87
Unhealthy
153
59
75
30
82
Poor
121
44
91
29
86
Unhealthy
161
69
112
30
84
Poor
109
39
81
29
81
Poor
109
39
81
29
81
Poor
149
55
75
29
81
Poor
107
38
75
30
79
Poor
107
38
75
30
80
Unhealthy
151
56
64
30
81
Poor
139
51
75
30
80
Poor
107
38
75
30
80
Poor
113
40
90
29
85
Poor
123
44
81
29
88
Poor
103
36
78
29
81
Poor
116
42
77
29
86
Poor
121
44
80
29
86
Unhealthy
152
57
75
30
80
Poor
138
51
84
29
84
Poor
119
43
77
30
81
Poor
132
48
82
30
81
Poor
150
55
79
30
80
Poor
129
47
78
29
86
Poor
125
45
75
31
79
Poor
134
49
84
29
80
Poor
137
50
67
30
78
Poor
134
49
75
31
81
Poor
125
45
64
31
83
Poor
113
41
86
29
86
Poor
113
41
84
29
85
Poor
120
43
94
29
84
Poor
103
36
72
31
82
Poor
131
48
84
30
80

India's Metro Cities

Air Quality Index

Health Advice For People Living In

New Delhi

1.3Cigarettes per day

Cigarette
Weekly 9.1 Cigarettes
Monthly 39 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 1.3 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

Mid. Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mid. 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
83AQI
6.4 %
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
83AQI
1.1 %
Fall

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


New Delhi's annual 2025 AQI (142) shows an average percentage change of -13.2% (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 128 (Poor) due to recent rainfall by 0.23mm/hr. This was last updated 2025-08-15 12:09:51 PM (Local Time).

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

The best AQI level was 43 (Good) at 1:09 PM, Aug 14, 2025 (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 146 (Poor) at 11:09 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 146 at 11:09 AM (Local Time), lowest 43 at 1:09 PM, Aug 14, 2025 (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.