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New Delhi choked nether a heavy broad of smog connected Friday (December 12, 2025), with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling astatine 332, successful the 'very poor' category. The aerial prime was 'very poor' astatine 30 stations portion it was 'severe' astatine 1 station, Jahangirpuri, which recorded an AQI of 405.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI betwixt 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
New Delhi's aerial prime is apt to stay successful 'very poor' till Saturday (December 13, 2025). The outlook for the consequent six days besides states that the aerial is apt to stay successful the precise mediocre band, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
New Delhi’s aerial prime settled astatine 8°C, 0.6 notches beneath normal, the (IMD) said. The comparative humidity was recorded astatine 100%.
According to the IMD, the maximum somesthesia during the time is expected to settee astatine 25°C.
