Overview
- Delhi’s citywide AQI hovered around 404–409 on Thursday morning, extending the severe streak to a third day with 25–27 of 39 stations above 400.
- Worst-hit locations included Bawana (~460), Chandni Chowk (~455), Wazirpur (~454), Rohini (~447) and Anand Vihar (~431), CPCB data showed.
- CAQM’s GRAP Stage III remained in force, halting non‑essential construction and restricting BS‑III petrol and BS‑IV diesel four‑wheelers; primary classes moved to hybrid mode.
- IITM/DSS estimated farm fires contributed about 22.4% to PM2.5 on Wednesday, the season’s peak share, with projections near 10% for Thursday as transport’s share rises.
- Calm winds and temperature inversion continued to trap pollutants, and regional cities such as Lahore also reported hazardous air quality readings.