CPCB Says Delhi AQI Is 400 But IQAir Says It’s 2,000. So Who Is Right? | Explained

CPCB Says Delhi AQI Is 400 But IQAir Says It’s 2,000. So Who Is Right? | Explained

Last Updated:October 22, 2025, 12:12 IST IQAir uses the US model with a 0-500 index but reports above 500 as extremely dangerous, while in India, levels over 500 are already considered severe Regardless of the differences, experts agree that both platforms highlight the dire state of Delhi’s air quality. (Representative/PTI) Delhi’s air quality has turned…

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Delhi-NCR In Red Zone Ahead Of Diwali: Check Area-Wise AQI Today

Delhiites Enjoy Chilly Weather But Choke On ‘Poor’ AQI – What Lies Ahead?

Last Updated:October 15, 2025, 10:23 IST Experts warn that air quality is likely to deteriorate further as winter deepens, driven largely by transport emissions and seasonal factors. Delhi Air Quality turns ‘Poor'(PTI) Delhi welcomed the first hint of winter this week, offering residents cool mornings and pleasant evenings. However, the city’s air quality has slipped…

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Delhi’s July Air Quality Beats Even Covid Lockdown Levels, AQI At Historic Low

Delhi’s July Air Quality Beats Even Covid Lockdown Levels, AQI At Historic Low

Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 10:14 is With 29 days of clean air, Delhi saw its best July AQI on record. Delhi government called it an ‘unprecedented environmental breakthrough’ On Thursday, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 59, with most of the city’s 13 pollution hotspots also registering in the ‘Good’ or ‘Satisfactory’ categories. (Representative…

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