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On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, parts of New Delhi experienced "severe" levels of air pollution, according to official data. The overall air quality in the city remained in the "very poor" category, with a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 330, or "very poor", at 8 a.m. The AQI rose to 324 in the afternoon, up from 261 the previous day, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Several neighborhoods in Delhi, including Rohini, Punjabi Bagh, Alipur, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Vivek Vihar, and Narela, faced "severe" air pollution. Other cities and towns in northern India, such as Noida, Kaithal, and Hapur, also reported "very poor" air quality levels. The CPCB has issued strict winter pollution curbs from November 1, which include vehicle bans, construction halts, doubled parking fees, and a 50% office attendance cap.

The 24-hour average AQI of Delhi is expected to remain in the "very poor" category for at least two days, as per the Central government's 'Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi'. A higher AQI indicates worsening air quality, which poses significant health risks to both healthy individuals and those with existing medical conditions.

During winter, Delhi-NCR and the surrounding Indo-Gangetic Plains often experience spikes in air pollution due to meteorological factors, stubble burning, and bursting of firecrackers during festive seasons, all of which contribute to elevated pollution levels.