A view of the area around Akshardham Temple covered with smog as AQI deteriorates to “very poor” category, in New Delhi.
| Photo Credit: ANI
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region on Thursday (October 23, 2025) morning remained under the “very poor” category with the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms already in place.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 362 as of 6 a.m. on Thursday (October 23, 2025).
The AQI in the RK Puram area of south-west Delhi remains “very poor” at 362, as of 6:00 a.m. The AQI at Patparganj also remains “very poor” at 361.
The AQI at India Gate and the surrounding areas was recorded at 353, classified as “very poor” by the CPCB.
The Air Quality Index near AIIMS and the surrounding areas was recorded at 342. The AQI around the Akshardham temple was recorded at 350 this morning. Anand Vihar area recorded at 428, in the “severe” category.
Published – October 23, 2025 09:23 am IST
