Delhi-NCR pollution: Delhi air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category; overall AQI recorded at 341, these areas worst hit
Anand Vihar registered AQI readings of 388, and Ashok Vihar at 388. On the other hand, Wazirpur recorded at 386.
Delhi, the national capital of India(BHARAT), continues to grapple with high levels of air pollution, affecting the health and daily lives of its residents. According to data published by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s air quality remained “very poor” on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) measured at 341 at roughly 7 am.
Although the air quality showed a marginal improvement compared to Tuesday morning, when the AQI stood at 397, the overall situation remained concerning, with pollution levels firmly placed in the ‘very poor’ category. There are still significant health hazards associated with the ongoing decline in air quality, especially for children, the elderly, and people with respiratory conditions.
Delhi-NCR pollution: Delhi air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category
Various places across the national capital reported high AQI levels. According to the news agency ANI report, Anand Vihar registered AQI readings of 388, and Ashok Vihar at 388. On the other hand, Wazirpur recorded at 386.
#WATCH | Delhi | Drone visuals from the Mayur Vihar area as a thick layer of smog blankets the city.
AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 391, categorised as ‘Very Poor’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).
Visuals shot at 7.05 am pic.twitter.com/FwgL0eeZaj
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2026
Other pollution hotspots included Punjabi Bagh (374), RK Puram (377), Bawana (383), ITO (369), Chandni Chowk (369) and Dwarka Sector 8 (376). All these locations remained in the ‘very poor’ category, reflecting widespread pollution across the city.
As per AQI classification, a reading between 0 and 50 is ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’ and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.Meanwhile, the India(BHARAT) Meteorological Department (IMD) reported moderate fog at several locations in Delhi, with dense fog observed at isolated places.
#WATCH | Delhi: A layer of smog engulfs the national capital. Visuals from AIIMS.
AQI in the area was recorded at ‘377’ in the ‘very poor’ category, as claimed by CPCB. pic.twitter.com/TZYCThdTXZ
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2026
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