Due to pollution in Delhi, the timings of government offices have been changed, effective till February 15.:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced new office hours for the winter in response to rising pollution. This decision was taken to reduce traffic congestion on the roads. The new arrangement will be effective from November 15, 2025, to February 15, 2026. Delhi government offices will now operate from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, while Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) offices will operate from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The decision was made after a meeting with officials from the Environment Department.

What is the timing of the offices now?

Currently, Delhi government offices operate from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, while MCD offices operate from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. This mere 30-minute difference in opening hours results in heavy traffic and congestion both morning and evening, further contributing to air pollution.

Delhi weather

Temperatures dropped slightly in Delhi on Friday morning, with air quality remaining in the very poor category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) hourly air-quality bulletin, the overall AQI in Delhi was recorded at 311.

Of the 38 monitoring stations in the national capital, 26 recorded air quality in the "very poor" category. Bawana recorded an AQI of 366, followed by Jahangirpuri at 348.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor' and 401 and 500 'severe'.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 12.7 degrees Celsius, 1.6 degrees below normal, while the relative humidity was 67 percent at 8:30 am. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 26 degrees Celsius.