Delhi Air Pollution: AQI Crosses 480 at IIT Delhi, Severe Pollution Grips Several Areas
New Delhi, November 13, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Air pollution has intensified across Delhi-NCR as winter conditions begin to set in. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), more than 25 areas in Delhi recorded air quality in the severe category at 6 am on Friday. IIT Delhi reported the worst air quality, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 487.
The average AQI across Delhi-NCR stood at 403 at 6 am, indicating very poor air quality. Several monitoring stations in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram also recorded extremely high pollution levels.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast changes in night temperatures over the coming days.
Night Temperature Likely to Drop by 3-5 Degrees
According to the IMD, night temperatures are expected to rise gradually by around 2 degrees Celsius over the next two days.
There is likely to be no major change in temperature on November 15. However, night temperatures may fall by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius between November 16 and 19, 2026.
On Thursday, November 12, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, down by 0.6 degrees from the previous reading. The minimum temperature was 16.5 degrees Celsius, which was 3 degrees above normal.
The humidity level in the city ranged between 53 and 100 per cent.
Delhi Weather Forecast for November 13
The IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi on Friday. Clouds may become denser during the afternoon or evening.
Haze or light fog is likely in most areas during the morning, while moderate fog may occur at some locations, potentially affecting visibility.
The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may range from 16 to 18 degrees Celsius.
Westerly winds are likely to blow at speeds of 5 to 10 kmph during the day.
Delhi-NCR AQI: IIT Delhi Records 487
CPCB real-time data recorded an average AQI of 403 across Delhi-NCR at 6 am on Friday. Several monitoring stations reported readings above 450, falling in the severe category.
The highest readings were recorded at IIT Delhi, Chandni Chowk and Delhi University’s North Campus.
Area-Wise AQI in Delhi
| Monitoring Station | AQI |
|---|---|
| IIT Delhi | 487 |
| Chandni Chowk | 476 |
| North Campus, Delhi University | 476 |
| Pusa | 468 |
| NSUT, Jaffarpur | 461 |
| Punjabi Bagh | 456 |
| CRRI, Mathura Road | 455 |
| ITO | 453 |
| JNU | 451 |
| Commonwealth Sports Complex | 450 |
| NIH, Narela | 446 |
| DTU | 444 |
| Talkatora Garden | 436 |
| Aya Nagar | 433 |
| Mundka | 433 |
| Jahangirpuri | 427 |
| Wazirpur | 425 |
| Vivek Vihar | 424 |
| Anand Vihar | 417 |
| Nehru Nagar | 412 |
| Bawana | 411 |
| Rohini | 411 |
| Sonia Vihar | 409 |
| Ashok Vihar | 403 |
| IGI Airport, T3 | 402 |
| Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range | 402 |
| IHBAS, Dilshad Garden | 401 |
| Badarpur | 401 |
| Tikri Kalan | 400 |
| Burari | 399 |
| Cantonment Area | 161 |
AQI in Other Delhi-NCR Cities
| Location | AQI |
|---|---|
| Gwal Pahari, Gurugram | 445 |
| Sector 62, Noida | 472 |
| Sector 116, Noida | 410 |
| Wave City, Ghaziabad | 405 |
| Vasundhara, Ghaziabad | 405 |
| Sanjay Nagar, Ghaziabad | 404 |
The data shows that several locations across Delhi-NCR are experiencing high pollution levels, with Noida Sector 62 recording an AQI of 472.
FAQs
1. What was Delhi’s average AQI on November 13, 2026?
Delhi-NCR’s average AQI was 403 at 6 am, according to CPCB real-time data.
2. Which area recorded the highest AQI in Delhi?
IIT Delhi recorded the highest AQI at 487.
3. What was the AQI at Chandni Chowk and Delhi University’s North Campus?
Both locations recorded an AQI of 476.
4. What was the AQI in Noida Sector 62?
Noida Sector 62 recorded an AQI of 472.
5. What is the weather forecast for Delhi on November 13?
The sky is expected to remain partly cloudy, with haze or light fog in the morning and denser clouds possible later in the day.
6. What will be the maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi on November 13?
The maximum temperature is expected to be 28-30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius.
7. When are night temperatures expected to fall in Delhi?
The IMD has forecast a possible decline of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius in night temperatures between November 16 and 19.
8. What was Delhi’s temperature on November 12?
The maximum temperature was 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum was 16.5 degrees Celsius.