Smog blankets Delhi as AQI remains ‘very poor’; heavy rain forecast in Kerala, Tamil Nadu
New Delhi residents faced another day of poor air quality on Saturday, November 7, 2026, just before Diwali. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at 9 a.m. measured 364, classified as "very poor" according to CPCB standards, which range from 0-50 (good) to 401-500 (severe). This figure represents a slight decrease from the 24-hour average AQI of 382 recorded at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 6.
Many parts of the city, including areas around IIT Delhi, ITO, and Rohini, experienced "severe" level air pollution. Out of the 59 monitoring stations in Delhi, 18 recorded AQI levels in the severe category that morning. Experts forecast the AQI to reach "severe" levels on Saturday. Weather conditions, with mostly clear skies and cooler temperatures, may further exacerbate air quality issues.
In response, the Delhi Directorate of Education mandated that schools up to class 5 operate in hybrid mode due to the worsening pollution.
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