Delhi's AQI settles at 348 in ‘very poor’ category, likely to worsen

The national capital of New Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 348 on Saturday morning, November 14, 2026, placing the city in the 'very poor' category according to Central Board of Pollution Control (CPCB) data. This follows a 24-hour average AQI of 373 recorded at 4 p.m. on Friday.

Out of 59 monitoring stations, seven reported 'severe' air quality levels. Forecasts from the Air Quality Early Warning System indicate that conditions are expected to deteriorate further in the coming days. Meanwhile, the Swiss group IQAir reported Delhi as the world's most polluted major city with a hazardous rating of 334.

Weather data from Safdarjung showed a minimum temperature of 16.4 degrees Celsius, which is 2.9 degrees above normal. Outdoor workers have reported experiencing breathing difficulties, coughs, and burning eyes due to the persistent pollution.