Delhi AQI Hits 364, Schools Up to Class 5 Shift to Hybrid Mode Before Diwali
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
Delhi's air quality index stood at 364 at 9 a.m. on November 7, 2026, placing it in the very poor category a day before Diwali, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Eighteen of the city's 59 monitoring stations recorded severe air quality that morning, while the 24-hour average on November 6 was 382. The Delhi Directorate of Education ordered all government and private schools to hold classes up to class 5 in hybrid mode starting Friday. Minimum temperature at Safdarjung dipped to 16.2 degrees Celsius, 1.9°C below normal, and the Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts the AQI will reach the severe category on Saturday. Mostly clear skies are expected over the next few days, which may limit pollutant dispersion.
Why it matters
Millions of Delhi residents, especially children and the elderly, face heightened health risks from severe pollution as Diwali fireworks are likely to worsen conditions further. The school directive affects thousands of students and teachers across government and private institutions.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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