# Delhi AQI 366: Severe Haze Before Diwali

> Delhi's air quality drops to 366 as 22 stations hit severe pollution levels ahead of Diwali.
- Title: Delhi AQI 366: Severe Haze Before Diwali · Indiatoday
- Summary: Delhi's air quality drops to 366 as 22 stations hit severe pollution levels ahead of Diwali.
- Keywords: delhi, air quality index, aqi, diwali, grap stage iii, severe zone, air pollution, india, Indiatoday
- Source: Indiatoday — https://indiatoday.in/cities/delhi/story/delhi-aqi-before-diwali-grap-iii-invoked-severe-zone-city-chokes-in-toxic-haze-3034183-2026-11-07
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: delhi, air quality index, aqi, diwali, grap stage iii, severe zone, air pollution, india, news
## Delhi AQI 366
Delhi recorded a citywide AQI of 366 on Saturday morning, placing it in the very poor category ahead of Diwali.
## 22 Stations Report Severe Pollution
22 monitoring stations recorded AQI levels above 400, with RK Puram at 442.
## GRAP Stage III Activated
CAQM invoked GRAP Stage III restrictions across Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali.
## Construction Restrictions
Dust-generating construction and demolition activities banned across Delhi-NCR.
## Vehicle Restrictions
BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles restricted in Delhi and NCR districts.
## Hybrid Work and School Mode
Students up to Class V to attend classes in hybrid mode; offices may operate at 50% staff strength.
## Health Impacts
Prolonged exposure to very poor air quality can cause respiratory illness and breathing discomfort.
## Key takeaway

Delhi recorded AQI 366 on Saturday morning, placing it in 'very poor' category with 22 stations in severe zone.