Saturday marks the third consecutive day when the air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'very poor' category. Among the areas with the highest AQI, Mundka remained the most polluted with 401 (severe category).

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 residents affected by the rapidly worsening pollution levels expressed that government intervention could help address.

Every year when winter arrives, India's capital region is choked by smog and smoke. However, seasonal crop burning fires in neighboring states of Punjab and Haryana add to Delhi's air pollution. Unlike Mumbai,

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.

Delhi's air quality remains in the "very poor" category for the sixth straight day, with the AQI reaching alarming levels. Authorities continue to enforce strict pollution control measures as the Supreme Court monitors the situation.

Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' with an AQI of 332, leading to health issues among residents. Areas like Anand Vihar and Jahangirpuri recorde

SC had said GRAP IV restrictions will not be relaxed until there is a consistent drop in AQI levels. Delhi police deploys additional personnel for effective implementation of restrictions

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