Delhi’s worsening air quality has become a stark reality for its residents, vividly illustrated by a recent viral video posted by Kapil Dhama, Founder of Options360. Dhama revealed that despite running four air purifiers continuously in his home, opening his main door for mere moments caused the indoor AQI to surge from a relatively safe 97 to an alarming 500 within a single minute.
The post, shared on November 1, 2025, has garnered significant attention, with over 610,000 views and a flood of reactions from concerned netizens. Many users expressed shock and dismay, with comments reflecting the escalating severity of the pollution situation, particularly after Diwali.
One user remarked, “It has escalated after Deepavali.” Another commenter suggested, “While I’m running it on auto and enjoying sub-20 AQI in my hometown, you should seriously consider moving if your situation allows.” The sentiment of urban living being compromised was echoed by another user who called it “a chilling glimpse into the future.”
The situation remains critical across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), with the AQI consistently staying in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ categories since Diwali. As of Saturday morning, Delhi’s AQI was recorded at 233, indicating ‘poor’ air quality, accompanied by a thick layer of smog visible throughout the city.