# Delhi AQI Hits 384 on Diwali Morning

> Delhi's air quality index reaches 384 on Diwali morning, signaling severe pollution risks.
- Title: Delhi AQI Hits 384 on Diwali Morning · Financialexpress
- Summary: Delhi's air quality index reaches 384 on Diwali morning, signaling severe pollution risks.
- Keywords: delhi, aqi, diwali, pollution, ncr, air quality index, central pollution control board, Financialexpress
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/india-news/delhi-ncr-gasps-for-air-on-diwali-morning-as-aqi-hits-384-check-city-wise-levels-here/4379531
- Author: Sheenu Sharma
- Published: 2026-11-08T03:32:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: delhi, aqi, diwali, pollution, ncr, air quality index, central pollution control board, business, money, news
## Delhi AQI at 384
Delhi's average AQI rose to 384 on Sunday from 369 on Diwali eve, remaining close to the 400 mark that signals severe pollution.
## NCR Cities Polluted
Noida recorded an AQI of 319, while Greater Noida stood at 285, Faridabad at 297 and Ghaziabad at 295, according to CPCB readings.
## Severe Pollution Widespread
Around India Gate, the AQI was 398, while the area near AIIMS recorded 421, placing it in the 'severe' category.
## Diwali Emissions Impact
The Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts air quality to remain in the 'severe' category on November 8 and 9, with fluctuations between 'severe' and 'very poor' over the next six days.
## Stubble Burning Factor
Satellite data showed 589 residue-burning incidents across six states on Friday, with Punjab accounting for 357 of them.
## AQI Categories Explained
Under CPCB classification, an AQI of 0, 50 is 'good,' 51, 100 'satisfactory,' 101, 200 'moderate,' 201, 300 'poor,' 301, 400 'very poor,' and 401, 500 'severe.'
## Key takeaway

Delhi's AQI hit 384 on Diwali morning, placing it in the 'very poor' category with NCR cities also experiencing unhealthy air.