Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI level at 206 in 'poor' category

February 9, 2026

On February 9, 2026, Delhi's air quality deteriorated, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 206, placing it in the 'poor' category. This marks a decline from the previous day's AQI of 196, with several areas reporting even worse levels of pollution.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI level at 206 in 'poor' category

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AQI in Delhi reached 206, classified as 'poor'.
A day earlier, the AQI was 196 in the 'moderate' category.
Mundka and Shadipur reported some of the highest AQI levels at 276 and 282, respectively.
The city experienced shallow fog and calm winds, contributing to pollution levels.
25 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded 'poor' air quality.

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Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI level at 206 in 'poor' category

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