AQI ‘very poor', could slip to ‘severe’ category, warns weather expert. October 29 was the previous instance of Delhi's air quality being in

For the second consecutive day on Monday, Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement although it remained in the 'poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 273 in the morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB),

The improvement in air quality to consistent dry northwesterly winds blowing at around 8 km/h since Saturday has strengthened overnight, reaching up to 15 km/h on Sunday, dispersed pollutants.

Delhi’s air quality remains in the very poor category with an AQI of 316. Several areas reported AQI above 300, prompting concerns from residents about health impacts and the need for government action to address pollution.

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) showed improvement but stayed in the "poor" range, as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported a lower AQI of 273 at 8 am on Monday.

Whatever the causes of the smog, by one ranking Delhi was not just the most polluted city in the world, but “nearly five times as bad as the second most polluted city, Dhaka,” in Bangladesh next door, as Shashi Tharoor, a leader of the opposition in Parliament and best-selling author, posted on X.

The checks will focus on banning the entry of diesel-operated medium and heavy goods vehicles (MGVs and HGVs) registered under BS-IV norms, non-compliant vehicles, and except those supplying essential services.

Delhi is experiencing very poor air quality, with some areas reaching severe levels. The Air Quality Index numbers are above 300 and even above 400 in some locations. Lack of rainfall and emissions have worsened the situation.

Delhi observed a 38% rise in garbage fires in October and November compared to last year, driven by negligence and reckless behavior such as burning trash. These fires pose health risks and exacerbate the city's air pollution,

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor', some areas slip into 'severe' levels and the Supreme Court on Thursday declined to ease the emergency measures outlined under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP),