CITY AIR QUALITY

Delhi Air Quality

Name: Delhi air quality current data
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Current air-quality information for Delhi, India.

Current AQI

162

Unhealthy

Some members of the general public may experience health effects; sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.

World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-04T02:00:00+05:30

Health context

At the current AQI of 162, Delhi is in the Unhealthy category. Sensitive groups should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity, while others may also reduce strenuous exposure if symptoms occur. Current pollutant values shown for Delhi are PM2.5 162 µg/m³, PM10 116 µg/m³, O₃ 2.7 µg/m³, NO₂ 11.5 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).

Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.

PM2.5162µg/m³

PM10116µg/m³

O₃2.7µg/m³

NO₂11.5µg/m³

AIR QUALITY OUTLOOK

Recent History & Forecast

MODEL DATA

Recent HistoryForecast

This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.

What does AQI 162 mean in Delhi?

Delhi currently has an AQI of 162, which falls in the Unhealthy category. Air pollution is elevated. Sensitive groups may experience more significant effects and should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity; some people in the general population may also experience effects. The pollutant values currently shown for Delhi are PM2.5 162 µg/m³, PM10 116 µg/m³, O₃ 2.7 µg/m³, NO₂ 11.5 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).

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