{
  "id": 17744432,
  "title": "Air quality worsens to ‘very poor’ category in Delhi, parts of north India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/air-quality-worsens-to-very-poor-category-in-delhi-parts-of-north",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T04:29:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/air-quality-worsens-to-very-poor-category-in-delhi-parts-of-north-india/article71655252.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday morning, November 2, 2026, air quality in Delhi plummeted to the \"very poor\" category, according to official data. Adjacent cities and towns such as Noida, Kaithal, and Hapur also reported \"very poor\" air quality on the same day. In response, Delhi has implemented strict winter pollution curbs starting November 1, which include vehicle bans, construction halts, doubled parking fees, and a cap of 50% office attendance.\n\nThe 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 310 (very poor) at 8 a.m. on Monday, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Experts predict that the air quality in Delhi will remain in the \"poor\" to \"very poor\" range for anywhere between five to six days, as per the Central government's 'Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi.'\n\nThe ban on construction activities and non-Delhi-registered vehicles with an engine below BS-VI will commence from November 1. Additionally, a mandatory 50% work-from-home policy for Delhi government and private offices, along with a doubling of parking charges, will be enforced starting November 1. It is anticipated that enforcement will be relatively lenient until Deepavali, the Indian festival of lights.",
  "summary": "The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 310 (very poor) at 8 a.m. on November 2, 2026, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Delhi's AQI crosses 300 for first time this season, more smog expected in coming days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/delhis-aqi-crosses-300-for-first-time-this-season-more-smog-expected",
        "published": "2026-11-02T02:57:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Delhi air quality plummets to ‘very poor’ category despite curbs, AQI crosses 300-mark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/delhi-air-quality-plummets-to-very-poor-category-despite-curbs-aqi",
        "published": "2026-11-02T03:21:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}