Delhi AQI Nears ‘Severe’ at 390: Smog Chokes City, Airport Issues Advisory
New Delhi woke up to a toxic blanket of smog and shallow fog on Saturday, pushing the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) dangerously close to the ‘Severe’ category. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data at 8 am, the overall AQI stood at 390 (“Very Poor”), posing a significant risk of respiratory illnesses even to healthy individuals.
The Danger Zone (Severe Category)
While the overall city average is 390, several key areas have already crossed the 400-mark, plunging them into the ‘Severe’ category (401-500):
Jahangirpuri: AQI 442
Anand Vihar/Ghazipur: AQI 435
Rohini: AQI 436
Chandni Chowk: AQI 419
Burari Crossing: AQI 415
RK Puram: AQI 404
Travel Impact (The Contingency)
The reduced visibility from the smog and fog mix forced Delhi’s main airport to issue a precautionary advisory:
“Low visibility procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are presently normal. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.”
The thing is, despite a marginal improvement from the previous day’s AQI of 386, the persistent, toxic smog continues to engulf large parts of the capital, escalating the already familiar political “war of words” over pollution control measures.
Disclaimer: This information is based on real-time data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the official advisory issued by Delhi Airport on December 13, 2025.
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