Delhi Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Delhi, Delhi

Updated: May 11, 2026, 8:00 PM

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Current Weather

32.8°C

Temperature

41%

Humidity

3.2

mph wind

Clear sky

Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

132

PM2.5

µg/m³ · Fine particles

PM10

µg/m³ · Coarse particles

10.3

Ozone

ppb · Ground-level ozone

71.6

NO₂

ppb · Nitrogen dioxide

11.8

SO₂

ppb · Sulfur dioxide

6.9

ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sat

5/9

148

avg

Sun

5/10

157

avg

Mon

5/11

153

avg

Tue

5/12

162

avg

Wed

5/13

166

avg

Thu

5/14

171

avg

Fri

5/15

162

avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups (asthma, heart disease, elderly, children): Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

✅

General population: Unusually sensitive individuals should watch for symptoms.

💨

Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: Delhi Pollution Control Commitee (Government of NCT of Delhi), World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Delhi today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi is 132, which is classified as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups". Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Delhi, Delhi is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50

Good

51–100

Moderate

101–150

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

151–200

Unhealthy

201–300

Very Unhealthy

301+

Hazardous