Delhi's AQI Touches 261, Highest In Over 85 Days: Weather Office
Delhi saw a sharp rise in air pollution levels on Sunday as dust-laden winds pushed the AQI into the 'poor' range. New Delhi, UPDATED: Jul 12, 2026 20:08 IST…
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Delhi saw a sharp rise in air pollution levels on Sunday as dust-laden winds pushed the AQI into the 'poor' range. (File photo: PTI) New Delhi, UPDATED: Jul 12, 2026 20:08 IST Delhi's air quality slipped into the 'poor' category on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 261, the highest level recorded in more than 85 days. A day earlier, Delhi had recorded an AQI of 140, while for most of the month the air quality had remained in the 'moderate' and 'satisfactory' categories.
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Delhi saw a sharp rise in air pollution levels on Sunday as dust-laden winds pushed the AQI into the 'poor' range. (File photo: PTI) New Delhi, UPDATED: Jul 12, 2026 20:08 IST Delhi's air quality slipped into the 'poor' category on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 261, the highest level recorded in more than 85 days.
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A day earlier, Delhi had recorded an AQI of 140, while for most of the month the air quality had remained in the 'moderate' and 'satisfactory' categories.
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