As the festive season is in full swing, markets and malls across Delhi-NCR are buzzing with crowds shopping for Diwali and Dhanteras. But amidst all this excitement, have you ever thought about the air your are breathing? The rising pollution and ongoing construction across the city and several other reasons have pushed Delhi-NCR's air quality to alarming levels.
The situation is become a serious concern, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded today, October 16, 2025, crossing the 300 mark in several areas, placing the region firmly in a very poor category.
Areas worst hit by rising pollution levels in Delhi-NCR
As per the data of National AQI presented by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, there are several areas in Delhi-NCR region, which are categorized in the ver