Summary
Air quality in New Delhi is hazardous (AQI 461), driven by PM2.5. Health alert: everyone should avoid all outdoor activity.
Current Air Quality Index
461
Hazardous
050100150200300500
Dominant Pollutant: PM2.5
Health Advice
Health warning of emergency conditions. The entire population is likely to be affected. Stay indoors and keep windows closed.
Pollutant Breakdown
Pollutant Concentration Unit
PM2.5 (dominant) 451.0 µg/m³
NO₂ 40.3 ppb
Event Details
Coords: 28.6139, 77.2090
IN
Last update: 4 minutes ago
Updated: 8 years ago
Hazardous
About the Air Quality Index

The AQI is a dimensionless index from 0 to 500, where lower values indicate better air quality. It is calculated from the six criteria pollutants.

Good (0–50)
Moderate (0–100)
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (0–150)
Unhealthy (0–200)
Very Unhealthy (0–300)
Hazardous (0–500)
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