The National Capital – Delhi is wakes up under thick blancket of smog, and the air quality remains in the poor category. Several visuals from across Delhi shows thick layer of pollution- according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in the ITO area stood at 287, indicating poor air quality. The thick smog reduced visibility and affected early morning traffic movement.
Officials from the CPCB recorded similar conditions across nearby monitoring stations, showing a steady rise in pollution levels over the past few days.
#WATCH | Delhi: Visuals around Kartavya Path as a layer of smog lingers in the air this morning. AQI in the area is in the ‘Poor’ category at 230, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). pic.twitter.com/HDLajCgrYL
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025
Hazy Skies Around High Court and Kartavya Path
The capital woke up to a hazy morning as pollution levels remained high across central Delhi. Visuals from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) monitoring board near the High Court showed a steady increase in AQI levels. Kartavya Path also witnessed thick smog early in the morning, covering nearby buildings and monuments. As per CPCB data, the AQI at Kartavya Path stood at 230, falling under the ‘Poor’ category. The poor air quality persisted through the morning hours, with residents experiencing reduced visibility while commuting in the central parts of the city.
VIDEO | Delhi: Visuals of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) AQI monitor board near High Court as the city wakes up to a hazy morning.#WeatherUpdate #DelhiWeather
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/Tvn9OIVIs6
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 6, 2025
Air Quality Worsens in Dhaula Kuan and Surrounding Areas
A dense layer of smog spread over the Dhaula Kuan area on Thursday morning, adding to the citywide pollution concerns. The CPCB recorded a sharp drop in visibility as vehicles moved slowly through the thick haze. The air quality in Dhaula Kuan remained in the ‘Poor’ range, similar to other central and southern Delhi areas.
#WATCH | Delhi: Visuals around ITO as a layer of smog lingers in the air this morning. AQI in the area is in the ‘Poor’ category at 287, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). pic.twitter.com/SU4TYVCEMW
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025
Traffic police deployed additional personnel to manage slow-moving vehicles on key routes. The CPCB and DPCC teams continued to monitor AQI levels in real-time to track pollution sources and identify areas showing rapid deterioration.
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