Reported by TheQuint
Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 370 on the morning of 5 November 2026, placing the city in the ‘very poor’ category. Multiple monitoring stations across the capital registered ‘severe’ pollution levels, with the highest AQI reported at Jahangirpuri. The thick haze persisted for the fourth consecutive day, and forecasts indicated further deterioration as Diwali approached.
According to The Indian Express, at least 10 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded AQI levels above 400, categorising them as ‘severe’. Jahangirpuri registered the highest AQI at 459, while other areas such as Alipur, Bawana, and Punjabi Bagh also exceeded the 400 mark. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classified the overall AQI at 370 as ‘very poor’ at 8 am.
As highlighted by Hindustan Times, the city’s AQI has remained in the ‘very poor’ category for four consecutive days. Eighteen out of 59 reporting stations recorded ‘severe’ AQI readings, while 36 were in the ‘very poor’ category. The main pollutant identified was PM2.5 at most stations, with PM10 dominating at a few locations.
