Written By: Mishika Gupta | Updated : November 18, 2025 2:06 PM IST
Delhi is currently struggling with a thick layer of smoke as the air quality index remains in the 'very poor' category for the fifth day. With the minimum temperature dipping 3 C below normal, pollution levels have worsened, making the air more toxic and unhealthy to breathe. According to experts, the combination of low temperature, calm winds and trapped pollutants will increase breathing issues, especially among children, elders, and people who have long-term and heart diseases. As Delhi enters its peak winter pollution phase, doctors are advising people to stay protected and avoid unnecessary outings.
Delhi AQI has remained consistently above 300, and the main reason behind that is slow wind speed and increasing humidity in the atmosphere. These conditions combine to prevent pollutants from dispersing, causing smoke to accumulate near the ground. Factors like vehicle emission, industrial smoke, dust from construction sites and seasonal biomass burning, continue to add to the city pollution burden.
The minimum temperature stayed at 9.6 C day after this season, lowest of 8.7 C
Meteorologists say:
Cold wind and clear sky can became the reason of radiational cooling, which will trap pollutants at ground level and making smoke denser.
Medical professionals and doctors have noticed the increase in number of patient:
Even people who does not have any past related health issues are feeling unhealthy because of this toxic air pollution.
To save yourself from the deadly pollution:
Air pollution has become a major issue now, and the temperature is getting reduced further, which will make the air more toxic to breathe in the coming days. According to the health authorities, it is very important for the people of Delhi to take preventive measures and use air purifier at their home to stay away from respiratory issues that will happen because of the toxic air.
