The residents of the capital Delhi are not going to get respite from the poisonous air even on Sunday. According to Pollution Control, AQI was recorded at 551 in the early morning, which is still in the Hazards category. The main reason for this is the presence of poisonous particles in PM2.5 and PM10 particles in the air. The wind speed is very slow, due to which the situation is worsening. In one estimate, it is considered to be smoking 12 cigarettes which is very harmful for the lungs.

According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature is continuing to fall, due to which the minimum temperature is expected to be 11 and maximum 24 degrees Celsius. Apart from this, there will be effect of mist and fog in the morning and evening, due to which visibility will be affected.

AQI no improvement in PM10 at dangerous level

The average AQI of Delhi in the last 24 hours was 386 which was in the severe category, whereas it has deteriorated to 551 on Sunday morning. The main reason for this is the level of PM2.5 reaching 351 and PM10 reaching 466. According to the data of Pollution Control Board, AQI is above 400 in areas like Wazirpur, Bawana, Mundka Anand Bihar and Rohini of Delhi.

Let us tell you that last week on November 11, AQI had reached 428, which was the first ‘severe’ day of 2025. The average AQI so far in November has been 150, which is slightly 8.3% better than previous years, but is still in dangerous condition as per the standards.

Drop in temperature – cold and fog hit

According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, there will be fog on Sunday morning, while the temperature will reach minimum 11 and maximum 24 degrees Celsius. The wind will blow at 5 to 6 km per hour, due to which air pollution is not reducing yet. The situation is expected to remain the same for the next three to four days.

On the other hand, due to western disturbance, fog and clouds are increasing in North India. There will be less sunlight in Delhi.

GRP-3 is currently in effect

Grape-3 is currently implemented in the capital Delhi, despite this the air condition is not improving. Therefore, it can be implemented in the next few days. Delhi government has also advised people to use only public transport.