AQI In Delhi: The air quality index has been gradually deteriorating and has given people of Delhi a reason to be worried about. So right now, the capital’s air quality continued to remain a concern on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Today, the national capital recorded an average AQI of 317 at 5 AM, placing it in the Very Poor category.
People see a thick layer of smog that continues to affect several parts of the city. This thick layer has fine particulate matter (PM2.5) contributing significantly to pollution levels.
Now, while the citywide reading remains below the Severe threshold, some monitoring stations have reported AQI levels above 400.
As the pollution is not settling down in the capital after Diwali, GRAP Stage III restrictions remain in force across Delhi-NCR.
This is now followed by tighter restrictions on vehicle use in Delhi-NCR. Not just vehicles, construction and other pollution-generating activities are being brought to a halt to control the situation as early as possible.
AQI Today In Delhi-NCR
Noida AQI Today: Air Quality Update
Noida continues to experience poor air quality, with pollution levels varying across different sectors. At 5 AM, Sector 62 recorded an AQI of 379, while Sector 125 reported 280, highlighting the uneven spread of pollution across the city.
Gurugram AQI Today: Air Quality Update
Gurugram is also witnessing elevated pollution levels, with air quality ranging from Poor to Very Poor. NISE Gwal Pahari recorded an AQI of 359, while Teri Gram, Sector 51 and Vikas Sadan reported readings between 271 and 281.
With this let’s look at the local pollution level in Delhi…
Locality-Wise AQI in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram Today
The following table provides a station-wise breakdown of air quality across Delhi-NCR, based on CPCB monitoring readings reported at approximately 5 AM on November 12, 2026.
City
Locality / Monitoring Station
AQI
Category
Delhi
IIT Delhi
408
Severe
Delhi
ITO
391
Very Poor
Delhi
North Campus, DU
390
Very Poor
Delhi
NSUT Jaffarpur
390
Very Poor
Delhi
Chandni Chowk
389
Very Poor
Delhi
DTU
384
Very Poor
Delhi
Pusa
379
Very Poor
Delhi
Burari Crossing
377
Very Poor
Delhi
NSIT Dwarka
373
Very Poor
Delhi
JNU
372
Very Poor
Delhi
Chhawla
367
Very Poor
Delhi
Punjabi Bagh
364
Very Poor
Delhi
CRRI Mathura Road
360
Very Poor
Delhi
Aya Nagar
359
Very Poor
Noida
Sector 62
379
Very Poor
Noida
Sector 125
280
Poor
Noida
Sector 110
277
Poor
Noida
Sector 1
265
Poor
Noida
Sector 150
253
Poor
Noida
Sector 39
247
Poor
Gurugram
NISE Gwal Pahari
359
Very Poor
Gurugram
Teri Gram
281
Poor
Gurugram
Sector 51
271
Poor
Gurugram
Vikas Sadan
271
Poor
What Are The GRAP Stage III Restrictions Across Delhi-NCR?
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has continued GRAP Stage III restrictions across Delhi-NCR to control rising pollution levels. These measures focus on reducing emissions from vehicles, construction sites, industries and other sources. The major restrictions include:
– Vehicle Restrictions: BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers are not allowed to operate in Delhi and specified NCR districts, including Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar.
– Construction Ban: Non-essential construction and demolition activities have been suspended. However, certain essential projects, such as metro, railway, hospital and national security infrastructure, are exempt under specified conditions.
– School Guidelines: Schools have been advised to conduct classes up to Class V in hybrid mode, allowing students to attend either online or offline, as directed by the respective state governments.
– Industrial Restrictions: Stone crushers, mining activities and brick kilns that do not meet prescribed clean-fuel requirements must remain closed.
– Dust Control Measures: Authorities are increasing mechanised road cleaning, water sprinkling and other dust-control activities to reduce pollution from roads and construction areas.
– Earlier GRAP Measures: Restrictions introduced under GRAP Stages I and II also continue. These include curbs on coal and firewood use in eateries and tighter regulations on diesel generator sets.
