Delhi Air Polltion Air Quality Index Today: Delhi continues to struggle with hazardous air pollution as the Air Quality Index (AQI) surged into the “severe plus” category, touching the maximum level of 500 in multiple areas. On Tuesday morning, the overall AQI was recorded at 492, one of the most dangerous pollution levels the city has witnessed in years.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), neighborhoods such as Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium registered AQI readings of 500. Pollution in this range is highly detrimental to health, affecting even those without preexisting conditions and exacerbating problems for vulnerable groups.
A dense blanket of smog has descended on the city, dramatically reducing visibility and shrouding the capital in a thick haze. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) IV, the most stringent set of anti-pollution measures, has been fully implemented. Under these measures, construction activities are restricted, and vehicle emissions are heavily regulated. The Supreme Court has mandated that authorities may not lift any of these curbs without its approval, even if AQI levels dip below 450.
To safeguard public health, the Supreme Court has ordered the closure of in-person classes for grades 10 and 12, requiring a shift to online education. This decision comes after previous directives that had already suspended physical classes for all other grades. Now, all educational institutions in the Delhi-NCR region will conduct classes virtually to protect students from the hazardous air conditions.