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Delhi's Air Quality Hits Dangerous Levels: Urgent Actions Needed

11/9/2025

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Delhi's air quality remains critically poor, with the Air Quality Index exceeding 400 in several areas and an average of 335 on November 8, placing the city in the red zone.
Stubble burning and transportation contribute to the pollution.
The Air Quality Early Warning System predicts continued poor air quality in coming days.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged residents to carpool and use public transport.
She announced changes to government office hours to ease traffic.

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Delhi's air quality remains critically poor, with the Air Quality Index exceeding 400 in several areas and an average of 335 on November 8, placing the city in the red zone.
Stubble burning and transportation contribute to the pollution.
The Air Quality Early Warning System predicts continued poor air quality in coming days.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged residents to carpool and use public transport.
She announced changes to government office hours to ease traffic.