Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality
Delhi's air quality index improved to the 'moderate' category on October 24, 2026, following three days of 'poor' air quality. Despite the improvement, officials remain focused on identifying pollution hotspots as winter approaches.
Why it matters
Air quality in the national capital is a critical public health issue that impacts millions of residents and requires constant regulatory monitoring.
Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality left A thick layer of toxic foam covers the Yamuna river surface amid haze, in New Delhi, on October 24, 2026 PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qg8155/article71619173.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_24_2026_000014B.jpg Salman Ali New Delhi: A thick layer of toxic foam covers the Yamuna river surface amid haze, in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Delhi's air quality remains in the 'Poor' category with an AQI hovering around 166-180 under GRAP Stage I anti-pollution restrictions. (PTI Photo/Salman Ali)(PTI10_24_2026_000014B) The AQI was recorded at 185 (moderate) at 9 a.m. on October 24, compared with the 24-hour average of 230 (poor) at 4 p.m. on October 23, according to the Central Pollution Control Board New Delhi Delhi's air quality improved to the "moderate" category on Saturday (October 24, 2026) morning after three consecutive days of "poor" air, offering some respite to residents. Delhi govt.
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