Delhi’s worsening Air Quality Index (AQI) starts gaining limelight around October-November every year. However, this year, another alarming development has emerged: The National Capital has not record

At 6 am, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an AQI of Anand Vihar at 316, Ashok Vihar at 316, Bawana at 343, and Jahangirpuri at 330.

Delhi's air quality plunged to 'very poor', with a thick layer of haze blanketing the national capital, early on Tuesday (November 26, 2024). At 9 a.m., Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 392, compared to a reading of 281 at 9 a.m. on Monday (November 25, 2024), according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Previously, the air quality had reached a "severe" level of 412 on Saturday. Notably, the last time Delhi's AQI was below 300 was on October 29 when it was 268. Calm winds have stagnated and accumulated local pollutants.

The air quality of Delhi’s areas like Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, and Wazirpur among others saw slight improvement on Monday, however, it again plummeted to the ‘severe’ category.

Delhi's air quality improves to 'very poor' from 'severe,' prompting schools to adopt a hybrid learning model amid persistent smog and health concerns.

The Centre's Decision Support System (DSS) for Air Quality Management estimated that vehicular emissions contributed 18.1 per cent to Delhi's pollution on Sunday. Stubble burning, another major factor, accounted for 19 per cent of Delhi's pollution on Saturday.

Delhi's air quality remains in the 'severe' range, with some areas recording 'very poor' AQI. The CPCB reported varying AQI levels across the city. Schools have been directed to implement hybrid learning models due to the hazardous conditions,