Delhi’s air quality deteriorated on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 196 in the morning, highest level in more than 82 days
Published: October 4, 2026, 12:10 PM IST
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Delhi Pollution: AQI rises to 196, highest in 82 days – Check IMD forecast for Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad | Image: AI
Delhi Pollution: The air quality of the national capital has started to deteriorate weeks before the winter season, raising tensions for the residentsThe overall Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 196 at 10am on Sunday, highest level in 83 daysThe question arises – what are the reasons that are pushing the air pollution level higher in the region? Well according to officials less rain, slow wind speeds and localised emissions are behind the rising AQI levels.
Out of 43 active air quality monitoring stations, 22 stations recorded ‘poor’ air qualityMundka has emerged as the most polluted area of the capital city with an AQI of 282The second most polluted area was Narela at 262, followed by Jahangirpuri and Okhla – 248, 232, respectively.
