The Economic Times

Delhi recorded poorest February air quality in three years, 20 'poor' AQI days so far: CREA

The data showed that February 2026 has been the worst since 2023, when the monthly average AQI stood at 237. In comparison, the average February AQI was 218 in 2024 and 214 in 2025, while in 2022 it was 225.