The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category, as the AQI was recorded at 332 as per the Central Pollution Control Board on Friday at 7:00 AM.

Central Pollution Control Board data reported that Delhi AQI increased by 22 points from Wednesday at 303 to Thursday at 325

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.

Seventeen monitoring stations across the city recorded "severe" air quality levels on Tuesday. An AQI between zero and 50 is "good," 301-400 "very poor," and above 400 "severe." Despite improved conditions on Sunday with westerly winds up to 15km/h,

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.

Every year when winter arrives, India's capital region is choked by smog and smoke. Experts say there are already solutions waiting to be implemented, but more political will is needed.

Delhi's pollution levels slightly decrease, nearing 'poor' category, with AQI at 301, haze persists, health risks remain.

Experts warn this temporary relief may not last, with pollution levels likely to rise over the weekend as wind speeds decrease.