New Delhi Travel Risk — Elevated Risk (54/100)
Country-level baseline — we don't yet have a city-specific score for New Delhi. The number below is the India country baseline.
Is New Delhi safe for travelers?
Elevated risk. New Delhi has heightened risks. Plan carefully and follow the actions in the briefing.
Government advisory (score 45)
Transport safety (score 65)
2026-05-09 11:01:52
70%
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for New Delhi, India.
Get a personalized assessment for your tripWhat should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 65/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Transport safety (score 65/100): 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.
Baseline scores
Source: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) · Confidence: 70
Quick facts
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Live conditions in New 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
🌤 Mostly clear
New Delhi, India
| Today's high / low | 39°C / 28.5°C | Wind now / max | 13.2 km/h / 14 km/h |
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| Humidity | 19% | Precipitation today | 0.5 mm · 41% chance |
| UV (max today) | 7.7 | Sunrise / Sunset | 05:30 / 19:04 |
- Extreme heat
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-05-15 10:24:35 UTC
Air quality
Air Quality
Very unhealthy
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 73.6 / 252.4 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 217 / 8.7 µg/m³ |
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- Unhealthy air quality
- High PM2.5 (fine particulate)
- High PM10 (coarse particulate)
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-05-15 10:24:35 UTC
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 (within ~500 km)
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Green forest fire notification in India GREEN · ~1434 km · 2026-05-11
On 04/05/2026, a forest fire started in India, until 14/05/2026.
Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-05-15 10:00:48
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-04-16
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, Samoa, Cook Islands (New Zealand), Bangladesh, Mali, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Timor-L
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
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 2026-05-15 10:00:48
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · New Delhi India
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UK updates India travel advisory: paper forms dropped as e-Arrival Card becomes sole entry document
VisaHQ · 4d ago
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5 Indian destinations you should avoid travelling during summer
The Economic Times · 5d ago
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'Do not travel to Iran': India issues fresh advisory as limited flights resume
MSN · 3d ago
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Passengers alert! IndiGo issues travel advisory amid rain, hailstorm in Delhi NCR: ‘Flight operations are impacted’
Mint · 1d ago
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India Faces Major Aviation Turbulence as Delhi Airport Rain Chaos Triggers Flight Diversions and Widespread Travel Delays – Here’s the Latest Update for Air Travelers
Travel And Tour World · 1d ago
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2 Indians safe after Hantavirus scare on cruise ship near Spain
The Times of India · 4d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-05-15 10:24:36 UTC
Emergency numbers (India)
| Police | 100 |
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| Ambulance | 102 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General | 112 |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Delhi safe for tourists?
New Delhi has heightened risks. Plan carefully and follow the actions in the briefing. Crime risk score is 55/100; theft and pickpocketing in tourist areas are significant — keep documents and electronics secured.
What is the biggest risk in New Delhi?
The highest-scoring risk category is Transport safety (score 65/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival.
How are these scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for New Delhi were last reviewed on 2026-05-09 11:01:52. Live intelligence (weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices) refreshes automatically multiple times per day.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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Review status
reviewed
Last reviewed
2026-05-09 11:01:52
Data confidence
70%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for New Delhi
- Editorial baseline (country-level): Country-level threat scoring used because city-specific baseline not yet added
Live data (weather, advisory, disaster alerts, news) is only fetched when you run an assessment.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
- This city falls back to country-level scores. The actual risk in New Delhi may differ from the country average.
What is unavailable
- City-specific threat scoring (we are using country-level fallback).
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.