AQI

New Delhi Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
117(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Poor
PM2.5 :41.9µg/m³
PM10 :101µg/m³
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Primary Air Pollutants New Delhi (Delhi)

PM2.5
42µg/m³
PM2.5
PM10
101µg/m³
PM10
SO₂
19µg/m³
SO₂
CO
913µg/m³
CO
NO₂
17µg/m³
NO₂
O₃
169µg/m³
O₃

Hourly forecast New Delhi (Delhi)

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Health Recommendations for New Delhi Residents

Based on current air quality: Poor · AQI 117

Poor
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn On
Car Filter
Car FilterMust
N95 Mask
N95 MaskMust
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorMust

UV Index

0.45

Low

Safe to be outside. Minimal UV risk.

Wind

10.1 km/h

Light breeze — leaves rustling gently.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data New Delhi (Delhi)

115
Min. AQIat 4:00 AM on 13th Aug
215
Max. AQIat 1:00 PM on 13th Aug
12-08-2026Time13-08-2026

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Health Advice For People Living in New Delhi

1.9
Cigarettes
per day
Weekly13.3 Cigarettes
Monthly57 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is equivalent to smoking 1.9 cigarettes a day.

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is calculated using the average PM2.5 concentration from the past 24 hours, assuming constant exposure throughout that period.
Solutions for New Delhi Current AQI (US)
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn On
Car Filter
Car FilterMust
N95 Mask
N95 MaskMust
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorMust
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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

New Delhi · Current air quality: Poor · AQI 117

Elevated Trigger Risk

Headaches

Risk of Headaches symptoms is Elevated when AQI of New Delhi is Poor (101-150).

Common signs

Common signs and symptoms include: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do’s :
  • Prefer indoor, filtered air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Drink water and pause from screen time or strong light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Consider using prescribed migraine meds, Store them accessible.
Don’ts :
  • Avoid do intense outdoor exercise during poor AQI periods.
  • Try not to ignore worsening issues that feel unusual for you.

Disclaimer: The health risks mentioned above are precautionary recommendations based on current AQI levels. While you may not experience immediate effects, prolonged exposure to air pollution can lead to these health issues over time. This is not medical advice. Please consult a clinician if you experience severe, unusual, or worsening symptoms.

Air Quality FAQs at New Delhi, Delhi

The current real-time AQI (US) level in New Delhi, Delhi is 117 (Poor). This was last updated recently.

The best AQI (US) level was generally lower during the early afternoon in the last 24 hours.

The worst AQI (US) level typically peaks during early morning or late evening hours due to temperature inversion.

The AQI (US) levels in New Delhi, Delhi have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Current AQI (US) levels are poor for everyone. It's advised to adjust your outdoor activities based on personal sensitivity.