Delhi AQI Level: On 20 October 2025, the day of Diwali, the air of the capital Delhi has already reached the very poor category. In such a situation, if firecrackers are burnt at night, the pollution level may increase further and Delhi’s air will become even more poisonous.
Delhi AQI Level: Delhi’s air has become poisonous on this festival of lights. On 20 October 2025, Diwali, Delhi’s air quality has already reached very poor category. Due to burning of firecrackers at night and slow winds, pollution may increase further, due to which Delhi’s air will become unbreathable.
Air condition is very bad in many areas
Although strict rules have been made to prevent pollution, the air condition is still very bad in many areas. The air quality index is at critical levels in many places. The air quality has also been recorded as very poor in areas like India Gate, Dutta Path, Red Fort and Connaught Place. In about 9 areas of the capital, AQI is between 300 to 400, which shows severe pollution. According to the latest data at 3 am, Anand Vihar area of East Delhi has crossed the 400 mark and reached the severe category, where AQI was recorded at 413. The air quality in RK Puram was recorded at 365. Pollution in Wazirpur and Vivek Vihar has also reached very bad levels.
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Delhi’s air becomes poisonous
The air of western and central Delhi also remains poisonous. AQI has been recorded at 337 in Dwarka and 342 in Rohini. AQI 336 has also been recorded at ITO, which is considered the center of pollution. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has appealed to the people to use only green firecrackers on Diwali, so that the capital can be saved from pollution. He advised people to celebrate Diwali in a traditional way by lighting lamps, making rangoli and distributing sweets. CM said that Diwali is a festival of lights, peace and harmony, celebrate it together in a peaceful manner.