# Delhi AQI hits 406 as smog blankets capital

> Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'Severe' level with AQI 406 amid smog.
- Title: Delhi AQI hits 406 as smog blankets capital · India Today
- Summary: Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'Severe' level with AQI 406 amid smog. Delhi's air quality index reached 406, entering 'Severe' category as smog worsens.
- Keywords: delhi, aqi, smog, grap, ito, delhi pollution, rjd, aam aadmi party, diwali, india, India Today
- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/cities/delhi/story/delhi-air-pollution-ito-aqi-406-smog-grap-stage-iii-political-row-3035022-2026-11-09
- Author: India Today News Desk
- Published: 2026-11-09T00:18:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: delhi, aqi, smog, grap, ito, delhi pollution, rjd, aam aadmi party, diwali, india, news
## Delhi air quality deteriorates
Delhi's air quality deteriorated with ITO recording a severe AQI of 406.
## Smog reduces visibility
A thick layer of smog engulfed several areas including Inderlok with visibility impaired.
## Other locations report poor air quality
Rajiv Chowk recorded AQI 381 and South Extension recorded AQI 360.
## RJD MP questions government preparedness
RJD MP Manoj Jha questioned Centre and Delhi government over pollution preparedness.
## RJD MP criticizes pollution approach
Jha warned pollution would resurface next winter with stubble burning as excuse.
## Delhi minister attacks AAP
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra accused AAP national convenor of orchestrating Diwali pollution campaign.
## Key takeaway

Delhi's air quality index reached 406, entering 'Severe' category as smog worsens.