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Last Updated:October 23, 2026, 07:54 IST
As the weather hints at winter, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR remained in the 'poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
The deteriorating air quality across the capital reignites concerns over pollution levels and their impacts on public health. (IANS)
As the weather hints at winter, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR remained in the ‘poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The deteriorating air quality across the capital reignites concerns over pollution levels and their impacts on public health.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Kalindi Kunj recorded the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) among the monitored locations at 267, followed by AIIMS at 255 and India Gate at 236. All three locations remained in the ‘poor’ air quality category.
#WATCH | Delhi: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the area around Kalindi Kunj is 267, categorised as ‘Poor’, as per the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). https://t.co/a7Qr4BMXkC— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2026
Visuals from India Gate and the surrounding region, shared by the news agency ANI, showed a thin layer of smog covering the area.
#WATCH | Delhi: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the area around India Gate is 236, categorised as ‘Poor’, as per the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).Visuals from the area this morning https://t.co/DFpshAXcNq
— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2026
The minimum temperature across Delhi-NCR is expected to hover around 19 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is likely to remain around 32 degrees Celsius.
Delhi recorded its first ‘poor’ air quality day of the season on Wednesday, October 21, with the AQI touching a 100-day high of 245. The deterioration came after Dussehra celebrations across the capital coupled with instances of stubble burning in neighbouring states, including Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
In various parts of the capital, people burned crackers along with effigies of Ravana to celebrate the festival. However, no link has been established between the dropping air quality and Dussehra celebrations.
Centre Invokes GRAP 1
As the air quality across Delhi-NCR worsened, the Centre invoked Stage I of GRAP, with authorities ramping up dust control measures amid concerns over prolonged pollution exposure, particularly among children and senior citizens.
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) comprises a set of measures and restrictions, aimed at containing pollution levels and preventing them from deteriorating further.
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Delhi recorded its first 'poor' air quality day of the season after Dussehra celebrations combined with stubble burning instances in neighboring states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
According to the CPCB, Kalindi Kunj recorded the highest AQI at 267, followed by AIIMS at 255 and India Gate at 236, all remaining within the 'poor' air quality category.
The Centre invoked Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to contain pollution levels, while authorities ramped up dust control measures such as deploying water sprinklers, anti-smog guns, and mechanical sweepers.
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