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.

C over the next couple of days, before dipping as an ongoing western disturbance brings snow to the higher reaches

While Delhi struggles, its neighbouring areas are showing slight improvement. The air quality in Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Noida was recorded in the 'poor' category

The National Capital’s air quality remained in the “very poor” category for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346, as per d

According to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the AQI is likely to be in the "very poor" category for the next three days.

Delhi's air quality once again plunged to the 'Very Poor' category with AQI levels exceeding 300, causing health concerns, while Agra experienced a foggy morning with 'Moderate' air quality.

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.

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.

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