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Emergency level of pollution in Delhi! Burning sensation in eyes, suffocation in breathing increased, ‘Red Alert’ in 18 areas, AQI crossed 300

Samira Vishwas | November 11, 2025 6:24 AM CST

Burning sensation in the eyes, suffocation in the breath and fog in the air… this is what one feels as soon as one steps on the streets of Delhi in the morning. Air pollution has reached severe levels in Delhi, where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has been recorded in the very poor to severe category in most areas. According to the data of Sameer App, on Monday morning the AQI remained between 350 to 400 in different parts of Delhi, while in some areas it crossed the 400 mark.

According to the data of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the highest AQI recorded in Bawana was 412, which falls in the severe category. The air condition was also very bad in areas like Wazirpur (397), Rohini (390), Jahangirpuri (389) and Burari Crossing (389).

AQI crosses 350 in Anand Vihar and Mundka

Pollution levels in Anand Vihar (379), Mundka (377), Patparganj (376), ITO (375), Narela (368), R.K. Puram (363), Ashok Vihar (361) and Alipur (360) also remained in the severe category. Whereas in some areas like IHBAS, Dilshad Garden (227), NSIT Dwarka (218) and DTU (286), the air appeared to be in slightly better condition, but still it remained above the poor category.

According to experts, the main reasons for increasing pollution in Delhi are burning of stubble in the fields, smoke coming from vehicles, dust from construction works and freezing of pollutant particles near the ground due to cooling winds. The amount of PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles in the air of the capital has reached dangerous levels.

What is the condition of Lodhi Road and IGI Airport?

The AQI of Lodhi Road (IMD) was 314 and that of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was 322, while the pollution level in areas like IGI Airport (307) and Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium (325) also remained in the very poor category.

Health experts have warned that children, the elderly and respiratory patients should take special precautions in this level of pollution. It has been advised to wear a mask while leaving the house, avoid morning walks or exercise and use air purifiers. In view of this increasing level of pollution, the government has implemented several restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which include ban on construction work, reduction in operation of diesel vehicles and water sprinkling.