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.

The air pollution level in Karachi has been recorded at 192 particulate matter (PM).Lahore tops the list of the most polluted cities, with air pollution recorded at 287 particulate matter. New Delhi, the capital of India, is ranked second with 254 particulate matter pollution, while Mumbai is ranked fourth with 174 particulate matter 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.

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

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped below 300 for the first time on Sunday after a month as dry northwesterly winds and ample sunlight aided in the dispersion of pollutants

After nearly 32 days, Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) fell below the 300-mark as it recorded 285 in the ‘poor’ category Sunday due to favourable wind conditions, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

A dense layer of smog blanketed the city, with several areas reporting AQI levels well above 300, indicating a significant deterioration in air quality.