 Summary of this article
• Delhi AQI reaches 386 in the ‘very poor’ category on November 19; 16 of 39 stations report ‘severe’ AQI above 400
• Greater Noida is worst at 450 AQI; Ghaziabad is 435, Noida is 410; 38 of 39 centres on red alert with readings of 300-500
• Wazirpur highest in Delhi at 447; Bawana 444, Jahangirpuri 442, Chandni Chowk 438 exceed safe air quality standards
• GRAP Stage III restrictions active; health experts warn life-threatening conditions affecting respiratory and cardiac systems
Delhi’s air quality plunged to alarming levels on November 19, 2025, with the average Air Quality Index reaching 386 at 5:30 AM, falling under the ‘very poor’ category according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Out of 39 monitoring stations in Delhi-NCR, 16 reported ‘severe’ air quality levels with AQI values crossing 400, indicating hazardous conditions affecting public health across the capital. Greater Noida recorded the worst readings at 450, followed by Ghaziabad at 435, and Noida at 410, while neighboring regions also reported unhealthy levels. Overall, 38 of 39 active monitoring centers remained on pollution red alert with AQI readings between 300 and 500. The persistent air quality crisis represents one of the most severe pollution episodes witnessed this season, with health experts warning of life-threatening conditions. |
