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Delhi Air Quality

Is Delhi Air Quality Safe Today?

Delhi's AQI is currently 199.6 (Moderate). Air quality is acceptable for most, but sensitive groups should limit prolonged outdoor exposure.

Last 24 hours: low 1 · high 334

Real-time data from 45 CPCB monitoring stations across Delhi, Delhi.

Last updated: April 16, 2026, midnight

AQI Index
199.6
Moderate
Good Satisfactory Moderate Poor Very Poor Severe
24h low
1
24h high
334
7-day avg
114.8
Outdoor activity OK for most people
Best time to go out: early morning or late evening
Sensitive groups — limit prolonged exposure
Avoid extended outdoor exertion
Most polluted area: Mundka, Delhi - DPCC
Station — AQI 333
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AQI Trends (Last 7 Days)

Based on 45 active stations. Latest history update: 16 Apr 2026, 12 AM.

7-day avg
114.8
Category
Moderate
Best day
80.6 (09 Apr)
Worst day
199.6 (16 Apr)
80.6
122.9
100.0
125.1
119.7
118.0
140.2
199.6
09 Apr
10 Apr
11 Apr
12 Apr
13 Apr
14 Apr
15 Apr
16 Apr

Category split: 2 Satisfactory, 6 Moderate

Good (≤50) Satisfactory (51–100) Moderate (101–200) Poor (201–300)
Monitoring Stations 45 active
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi - DPCC 188
ITO, Delhi - CPCB 154
DTU, Delhi - CPCB 182
JNU, Delhi - DPCC 132
Pusa, Delhi - IMD 170
Pusa, Delhi - DPCC 192
Bawana, Delhi - DPCC 247
Commonwealth Sports Complex, Delhi - DPCC 273
Narela, Delhi - DPCC 224
Mundka, Delhi - DPCC 333
Alipur, Delhi - DPCC 278
Rohini, Delhi - DPCC 225
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Delhi - DPCC 174
Aya Nagar, Delhi - IMD 146
R K Puram, Delhi - DPCC 220
IIT Delhi, Delhi - IITM 154
Shadipur, Delhi - CPCB 207
Sirifort, Delhi - CPCB 188
Wazirpur, Delhi - DPCC 301
Lodhi Road, Delhi - IMD 148
NSIT Dwarka, Delhi - CPCB 154
Patparganj, Delhi - DPCC 206
Anand Vihar, Delhi - DPCC 283
Mandir Marg, Delhi - DPCC 180
Nehru Nagar, Delhi - DPCC 235
Ashok Vihar, Delhi - DPCC 207
Sonia Vihar, Delhi - DPCC 242
Vivek Vihar, Delhi - DPCC 190
Punjabi Bagh, Delhi - DPCC 220
Okhla Phase-2, Delhi - DPCC 189
New Moti Bagh, Delhi - MHUA 103
Jahangirpuri, Delhi - DPCC 273
Chandni Chowk, Delhi - IITM 158
IGI Airport (T3), Delhi - IMD 177
NSUT Jaffarpur, Delhi - DPCC 220
North Campus, DU, Delhi - IMD 178
Burari Crossing, Delhi - IMD 215
CRRI Mathura Road, Delhi - IMD 224
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi - DPCC 172
Dwarka-Sector 8, Delhi - DPCC 292
Cantonment Area, Delhi - DPCC 149
Talkatora Garden, Delhi - DPCC 151
IGNOU_Maidan Garhi, Delhi - DPCC 154
Sri Aurobindo Marg, Delhi - DPCC 120
IHBAS, Dilshad Garden, Delhi - CPCB 156

Popular Areas in Delhi

AQI coverage for major localities and pincodes across Delhi.

Defence Colony Tehsil
Pincode 110003 · Near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi - DPCC
Kotwali Tehsil
Pincode 110002 · Near ITO, Delhi - CPCB
Rohini
Pincode 110042 · Near DTU, Delhi - CPCB
Vasant Vihar Tehsil
Pincode 110067 · Near JNU, Delhi - DPCC
Patel Nagar
Pincode 110060 · Near Pusa, Delhi - IMD
Naraina
Pincode 110012 · Near Pusa, Delhi - DPCC
Narela Tehsil
Pincode 110039 · Near Bawana, Delhi - DPCC
Pandav Nagar
Pincode 110091 · Near Commonwealth Sports Complex, Delhi - DPCC
Narela Industrial Complex
Pincode 110040 · Near Narela, Delhi - DPCC
Sultanpuri
Pincode 110083 · Near Mundka, Delhi - DPCC
Alipur Tehsil
Pincode 110036 · Near Alipur, Delhi - DPCC
Tughlakabad
Pincode 110080 · Near Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Delhi - DPCC

Who Should Take Extra Precautions?

  • Children and elderly
  • People with asthma or lung disease
  • Pregnant women

Best Time to Go Outside in Delhi Today

Air quality is typically better during early morning hours (6–9 AM) and late evening. Avoid outdoor exercise during peak traffic hours.

Is Delhi Air Quality Safe Today?

Get a safety-focused summary with health advice, best time to go out, and local hotspots.

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FAQs About Delhi AQI

AQI 199.6 falls under Moderate category. It is generally safe, but sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity.

AQI above 300 is considered very poor and harmful for everyone.

The latest update time is April 16, 2026, midnight. AQI can change quickly, so check again before outdoor plans.

Reduce prolonged outdoor exposure if you’re sensitive, and consider a mask if you must be outside for long.

Use our AQI Near Me feature to get real-time readings for your location.

Top 5 Polluted Cities (Latest)

Greater Noida 289 Khora 275 Ghaziabad 271 Charkhi Dadri 267 Manesar 256

Top 5 Polluted Stations (Latest)

Knowledge Park - V, Greater Noida - UPPCB 345 Mundka, Delhi - DPCC 333 Ved Vihar-Loni, Ghaziabad - UPPCB 327 Loni, Ghaziabad - UPPCB 324 Wazirpur, Delhi - DPCC 301

📊 Data Source Attribution

Air quality data provided by the World Air Quality Index (WAQI) project and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), sourced via data.gov.in.