The situation follows a continuation of the poor air quality also observed on Friday. According to official data, the AQI stood at 349 at around 4pm on December 12. Several parts of the national capital remained shrouded in a dense layer of toxic smog, severely affecting visibility and causing discomfort to residents.
As a result, several places in the capital were classified as ‘severe’. According to CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 436 and was shrouded in a thick blanket of toxic smog. Other locations such as Ashok Vihar (435), ITO (425), DTU (426) and Nehru Nagar (427) showed serious deterioration in air quality and recorded a ‘severe’ category. However, air quality varied across the city, with several areas recording an AQI in the ‘Very Poor’ category. According to the CPCB, Najafgarh recorded an AQI of 312, while Shadipur recorded 375.
Okhla Phase 2 and Dwarka Sector 8 recorded AQI of 400 and 394 respectively, indicating slightly better air quality than other areas but still reflecting a decline. According to the AQI categorization, 0-50 is ‘good’, 51-100 ‘satisfactory’, 101-200 ‘moderate’, 201-300 ‘poor’, 301-400 ‘very poor’ and 401-500 ‘severe’. Meanwhile, Delhi Prime Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that her government is working on multiple fronts to effectively and sustainably control pollution in the capital.
She stated that eliminating dust pollution is one of the government’s top priorities. To achieve this goal, wall-to-wall roads are being constructed in Delhi at an ‘accelerated’ pace. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), CM Gupta said that to ensure that there are no hurdles in road construction, MLAs have been provided with significant funds worth several crores.
She emphasized that pollution control cannot be achieved through government efforts alone; Active public participation is just as important. Citizens must understand their role in reducing dust and smoke and act accordingly. CM Rekha Gupta further noted that flying dust is a major contributor to pollution in Delhi; therefore, wall-to-wall roads are an effective solution for ensuring long-term dust control along road edges.
She directed MLAs to ensure that all new construction or repair work strictly adheres to the wall-to-wall road model. She also clarified that if additional resources are needed for this work, they will be made available immediately.
Published on December 13, 2025
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