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Delhi Air Quality

Is Delhi Air Quality Safe Today?

Delhi's AQI is currently 202.6 (Poor). Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups; outdoor activity should be reduced.

Last 24 hours: low 2 · high 334

Real-time data from 42 CPCB monitoring stations across Delhi, Delhi.

Last updated: April 16, 2026, 2 a.m.

AQI Index
202.6
Poor
Good Satisfactory Moderate Poor Very Poor Severe
24h low
2
24h high
334
7-day avg
115.5
Outdoor activity — reduce outdoor time
Best time to go out: only if necessary
Sensitive groups — avoid prolonged activity
Stay indoors when possible
Most polluted area: Mundka, Delhi - DPCC
Station — AQI 325
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AQI Trends (Last 7 Days)

Based on 42 active stations. Latest history update: 16 Apr 2026, 2 AM.

7-day avg
115.5
Category
Moderate
Best day
80.9 (09 Apr)
Worst day
175.0 (16 Apr)
80.9
121.8
100.0
124.5
118.6
117.8
138.9
175.0
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 42 active
ITO, Delhi - CPCB 157
DTU, Delhi - CPCB 195
JNU, Delhi - DPCC 137
Pusa, Delhi - IMD 183
Pusa, Delhi - DPCC 196
Commonwealth Sports Complex, Delhi - DPCC 276
Narela, Delhi - DPCC 223
Mundka, Delhi - DPCC 325
Alipur, Delhi - DPCC 300
Rohini, Delhi - DPCC 272
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Delhi - DPCC 179
Aya Nagar, Delhi - IMD 154
R K Puram, Delhi - DPCC 222
IIT Delhi, Delhi - IITM 155
Shadipur, Delhi - CPCB 208
Sirifort, Delhi - CPCB 185
Wazirpur, Delhi - DPCC 315
Lodhi Road, Delhi - IMD 150
NSIT Dwarka, Delhi - CPCB 156
Patparganj, Delhi - DPCC 213
Anand Vihar, Delhi - DPCC 295
Mandir Marg, Delhi - DPCC 189
Nehru Nagar, Delhi - DPCC 233
Ashok Vihar, Delhi - DPCC 189
Sonia Vihar, Delhi - DPCC 233
Vivek Vihar, Delhi - DPCC 198
Punjabi Bagh, Delhi - DPCC 226
Okhla Phase-2, Delhi - DPCC 194
New Moti Bagh, Delhi - MHUA 109
Jahangirpuri, Delhi - DPCC 294
Chandni Chowk, Delhi - IITM 164
IGI Airport (T3), Delhi - IMD 192
NSUT Jaffarpur, Delhi - DPCC 219
North Campus, DU, Delhi - IMD 185
Burari Crossing, Delhi - IMD 231
CRRI Mathura Road, Delhi - IMD 224
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi - DPCC 181
Cantonment Area, Delhi - DPCC 150
Talkatora Garden, Delhi - DPCC 164
IGNOU_Maidan Garhi, Delhi - DPCC 158
Sri Aurobindo Marg, Delhi - DPCC 121
IHBAS, Dilshad Garden, Delhi - CPCB 159

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 202.6 falls under Poor 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, 2 a.m.. 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 Charkhi Dadri 267 Khora 259 Manesar 256 Ballabgarh 254

Top 5 Polluted Stations (Latest)

Knowledge Park - V, Greater Noida - UPPCB 345 Ved Vihar-Loni, Ghaziabad - UPPCB 330 Loni, Ghaziabad - UPPCB 328 Mundka, Delhi - DPCC 325 Wazirpur, Delhi - DPCC 315

📊 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.