According to AQI.in, Delhi’s real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) hit a hazardous level of 327 on November 1, 2025, following post-Diwali fireworks and continued stubble burning across Punjab and Haryana. Environmental experts have raised serious concerns, warning that such extreme PM2.5 concentrations can trigger respiratory issues, asthma, and even cardiovascular diseases. India, they note, accounts for nearly 21% of global pollution-related deaths. A viral post by Kapil Dhama on X further highlighted the gravity of the situation his video showed an air purifier’s AQI reading soaring to nearly 500 within seconds of opening a door, despite four purifiers running inside the room. The clip has reignited public outrage over Delhi-NCR’s worsening air quality and the urgent need for stronger pollution control measures. Source: X/kapildhama