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Delhi Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’ During Coldest November Morning in Three Years

Forecasts flag a return to ‘severe’ through Wednesday, with cold, stagnant conditions trapping pollution despite Stage III curbs.

A cold wave is announced when the minimum temperature falls below 10°C, with a departure of 4.5°C or more below normal for two days in a row.
A man travelled from Delhi to Singapore, posting how the shift from hazardous air to clearer skies felt like a major relief.
An anti-smog gun sprays water droplets to curb air pollution in Delhi. (Photo: PTI)
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Overview

  • CPCB data showed a citywide AQI around 359–360 on Monday morning, with six stations in the ‘severe’ band and Bawana the worst at roughly 427.
  • IMD recorded a minimum near 9°C (as low as 8.7°C in some readings), the lowest November mark since 2022, as dense smog reduced visibility.
  • GRAP Stage III remains active, suspending most non‑essential construction, restricting BS‑III petrol and BS‑IV diesel four‑wheelers, and curbing non‑emergency diesel generators and certain industries.
  • The Early Warning System and IMD project very poor to severe air from Nov 17–19, with shallow to moderate fog and no rain expected over the next six days.
  • Supreme Court oversight continues, with prior orders seeking reports from Punjab and Haryana on stubble‑burning controls and guidance encouraging virtual court appearances to limit exposure.