New Delhi Air Quality
Current air-quality information for New Delhi, India.
Some members of the general public may experience health effects; sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T03:00:00+05:30Health context
At the current AQI of 155, New 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 New Delhi are PM2.5 155 µg/m³, PM10 78 µg/m³, O₃ 1.8 µg/m³, NO₂ 18.3 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.
Recent History & Forecast
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 155 mean in New Delhi?
New Delhi currently has an AQI of 155, 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 New Delhi are PM2.5 155 µg/m³, PM10 78 µg/m³, O₃ 1.8 µg/m³, NO₂ 18.3 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Karol Bāgh air quality — approximately 5 km away
- Delhi air quality — approximately 5 km away
- Loni air quality — approximately 17 km away
- Rohini air quality — approximately 20 km away
- Najafgarh air quality — approximately 22 km away
- Ghāziābād air quality — approximately 23 km away
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