Winter is coming, so is the AQI uptick: Delhi sees smog, air quality worsens | Photos

Updated On Oct 04, 2025 03:05 pm IST

A thin layer of smog was seen in some parts of the National Capital Region, including Noida, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad on Saturday

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The air quality index in Delhi was in the ‘moderate’ category after a combination of rainfall and steady winds had helped Delhi avoid a sharp rise in pollution levels following Dussehra. But it rose back up, to 114 on Saturday.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 04, 2025 03:05 pm IST

The air quality index in Delhi was in the ‘moderate’ category after a combination of rainfall and steady winds had helped Delhi avoid a sharp rise in pollution levels following Dussehra. But it rose back up, to 114 on Saturday.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav)

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A thin layer of smog was seen in some parts of the National Capital Region, including Noida, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad. Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' category at 9 am on Saturday with an AQI reading of 114.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 04, 2025 03:05 pm IST

A thin layer of smog was seen in some parts of the National Capital Region, including Noida, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad. Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' category at 9 am on Saturday with an AQI reading of 114.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav)

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With winter approaching soon, Delhi on Saturday woke up to smog in some areas. (HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 04, 2025 03:05 pm IST

With winter approaching soon, Delhi on Saturday woke up to smog in some areas. (HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav )

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The minimum temperature is expected to be 22,5 degree celsius, according to IMD.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The minimum temperature is expected to be 22,5 degree celsius, according to IMD.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav)

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The maximum temperature is expected to settle at around 33 degrees Celsius.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The maximum temperature is expected to settle at around 33 degrees Celsius.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav)

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The sky will remain partly cloud throughout the day in the Capital, according to IMD.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The sky will remain partly cloud throughout the day in the Capital, according to IMD.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav)

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The AQI reading in the Capital was at 114, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 04, 2025 03:05 pm IST

The AQI reading in the Capital was at 114, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav)

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Delhi will receive heavier spells of rain over the next two days due to a strong western disturbance, the IMD said.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 04, 2025 03:05 pm IST

Delhi will receive heavier spells of rain over the next two days due to a strong western disturbance, the IMD said.(HT Photo/ Arvind Yadav)

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