Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick layer of smoke and smog after Diwali celebrations on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Firecracker emissions added to the region’s existing pollution, reducing visibility across several areas and raising concerns about public health. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data cited by NDTV, Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 373 at 11:05 pm on November 8, placing it in the very poor category. Several monitoring locations, including Alipur, Bawana, Burari, Chandni Chowk, Mundka, Punjabi Bagh, Rohini and Vivek Vihar, recorded AQI readings above 400, falling in the severe category. Here is the latest Delhi-NCR AQI report, city-wise pollution data and the reasons behind the deterioration in air quality.
Delhi AQI on Diwali Night 2026
| Particular | Details |
| Date | November 8, 2026 |
| Occasion | Diwali |
| Delhi AQI | 373 |
| AQI category | Very Poor |
| Time of reading | 11:05 pm |
| Data source | CPCB Sameer app, as reported by NDTV |
| Areas recording severe AQI | Alipur, Bawana, Burari, Chandni Chowk, Mundka, Punjabi Bagh, Rohini and Vivek Vihar, among others |
| Main pollution concern | Firecracker smoke and reduced visibility |
| GRAP restrictions | Stage III in force across Delhi-NCR |
Delhi-NCR AQI on Diwali Night: Check City-Wise Pollution Levels
Pollution also remained high in neighbouring cities of the National Capital Region. According to the CPCB data reported by NDTV, the following readings were recorded at 11:05 pm on November 8.
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| City | AQI | Air Quality Category |
| Delhi | 373 | Very Poor |
| Noida | 319 | Very Poor |
| Ghaziabad | 360 | Very Poor |
| Gurugram | 280 | Poor |
| Faridabad | 297 | Poor |
Which Delhi Areas Recorded AQI Above 400 on Diwali?
Although Delhi’s overall AQI remained below 400 at 11:05 pm, several monitoring locations recorded readings in the severe category.
| Delhi Area | Reported Air Quality Status |
| Alipur | Severe |
| Bawana | Severe |
| Burari | Severe |
| Chandni Chowk | Severe |
| Mundka | Severe |
| Punjabi Bagh | Severe |
| Rohini | Severe |
| Vivek Vihar | Severe |
Delhi AQI on November 9: Air Quality Deteriorates After Diwali
The pollution situation remained concerning on Monday morning, November 9, as firecracker emissions added to the existing pollution burden. According to CPCB data reported by Hindustan Times, Delhi’s AQI stood at 366 at 6:15 am on November 9, remaining in the very poor category. The city’s average AQI for November 8 was 376, compared with 369 on November 7.
| Date and Time | Delhi AQI | Category |
| November 7, daily average | 369 | Very Poor |
| November 8, daily average | 376 | Very Poor |
| November 8, 11:05 pm | 373 | Very Poor |
| November 9, 6:15 am | 366 | Very Poor |