Delhi Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (46/100)
Is Delhi safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Delhi scores 46/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates India Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 16 Jun 2025); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 7 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 35)
Environmental quality (score 60)
September 27, 2026
Delhi, India has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 46 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is environmental quality at 60/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 35/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the India travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Delhi currently sits at 46/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Delhi is environmental quality (60/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (35/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (47/100).
A score of 46 is higher than the scores of 60% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Delhi currently carries a moderate risk rating with a baseline safety score of 46 out of 100 and a US State Department Level 2 advisory. Visitors should expect local disruptions due to anti-CEC protests, INDIA bloc marches, and traffic advisories. Additionally, travelers should be aware of the global Level 1 CDC health notice for Dengue.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 07:40 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 60/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Transport safety (score 55/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Delhi
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Delhi
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Delhi for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 55/100), women traveling solo (Crime 45/100) and families with children (Health 40/100 · Natural disaster 35/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Delhi
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
☁ Overcast
Delhi, India
| Today's high / low | 28.1°C / 19.7°C | Wind now / max | 2.7 km/h / 7.7 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 64% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 20% chance |
| UV (max today) | 5.1 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:22 / 17:50 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 07:40:00 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Unhealthy
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 62.2 / 102.7 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 184 / 21.7 µg/m³ |
|---|
- Unhealthy air quality
- High PM2.5 (fine particulate)
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 07:40:00 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
India - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Southern India GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-31
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 07:23:59 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Most wildfire events within 100 km of Delhi happened in October (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the India travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the India entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Delhi India
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Delhi traffic alert: Commuters may face disruptions at several locations, motorists to avoid non-essentia
The Times of India · 3d ago
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Indian Airlines Including IndiGo And Air India Cancel Flights To Saudi Arabia
Travel and Leisure Asia · 2d ago
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Delhi anti-CEC protests and INDIA bloc march: Traffic diversions and advisories
The Hindu · 4d ago
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Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead Of CJP Protest: Check Affected Routes
NDTV · 6d ago
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Delhi Airport Issues Travel Advisory for Passengers
Kashmir Life · 5d ago
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Flying to Delhi from UAE? Airport issues travel advisory amid CJP protest
Gulf News · 6d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 07:40:01 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Delhi
The most weather-stable two-month window for Delhi is November–December, when typical daily temperatures run from about 9°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 7 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in April–June; monsoon in July. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 5, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Delhi
Delhi has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Arvind Medicare
- Hospital: Central Hospital (Northern Railways)
- Hospital: General Williams Hospital
- Hospital: Guru Harkrishan Polyclinic Bangla Sahib
- Hospital: Guru Nanak Eye Hospital
- Hospital: Jayprakash Infotech
- Hospital: Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals
- Hospital: Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
- Hospital: NGO Lok Kalyan Samiti
- Hospital: Palika Maternity Hospital
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: DCP Residence
- Police: Delhi Police Headquarters
- Police: Hazrat Nizamuddin Police Station
- Police: Lodhi Colony Police Station
- Police: No entry for foreigners going towards the government buildings
- Police: Police assistance booth
- Police: Police Post, Khan Market
- Police: Police Station Barakhamba Road
- Police: Police Station Tilak Marg
- Embassy: Embassy of Brazil
- Embassy: Embassy of Israel
- Embassy: Embassy of Mongolia
- Embassy: Embassy of Spain
- Embassy: Jammu & Kashmir House
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Anand Drug Store
- Pharmacy: Apollo Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Chemist Shop
- Pharmacy: Medicine House
- Pharmacy: Metro City Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Nath Brothers
- Pharmacy: Preet Medicos
- Pharmacy: Yamuna Chemists
- Pharmacy: Youplus
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Barakhamba Road Fire Station
- Fire station: Fire Station Chanakyapuri
- Fire station: Safdarjung Fire Station
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (India)
| Police | 100 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 102 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The provided search results do not contain specific information regarding hospital access, emergency response, pharmacy access, or healthcare for travelers in Delhi.
Common scam patterns
- Tourist Scams and Petty Theft. Travelers in tourist-heavy cities like Delhi face risks of petty crime, pickpocketing, and various street scams. Being mindful of your belongings and surroundings is essential. Tip: Stay vigilant in crowded areas and keep valuables secure in anti-theft gear.
Area notes
- New Delhi. New Delhi is generally safe for visitors who stay alert and follow basic precautions, scoring 70/100 on safety indices.
- Seelam Pur Tehsil. This area is identified as a zone where pickpockets operate.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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Calculate my trip riskScore history
| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 47 → 46 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 48 → 47 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 49 → 48 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 49 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
Every editorial change to Delhi's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Delhi
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Delhi, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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