The national capital’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ quality for the 15th consecutive day on Wednesday. Delhiites woke up to a thick veil of smog on Wednesday morning as the air quality index (AQI) remained at 355.

Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with smog worsening pollution levels, causing a rise in respiratory problems and prompting calls for long-term solutions.

New Delhi, followed by Muzaffarpur, Sonipat, Gazhiabad, Saharsa, and Chandigarh, remained in the top ten most polluted cities in India on Tuesday.

The air quality in the national capital was in the 'very poor' category on Monday (November 11, 2024) morning, with a thick layer of smog covering several parts of the city.

Mumbai's air quality index dips to poor levels, surpassing Delhi's severe pollution. Residents report health issues as toxic PM2.5 levels rise due to urban activities and weather conditions.

According to the AQI classification system, air quality is categorised as follows: 'good' (0-50), 'satisfactory' (51-100), 'moderate' (101-200), 'poor' (201-300), 'very poor' (301-400), and 'severe' (401-500).

Delhi has been witnessing very high of level of air pollution for the past few weeks which has been primarily blamed on stubble-burning in neighbouring states, Diwali fireworks and low wind speed.

Nearly half the families in and around Delhi have sought medical help for respiratory ailments connected to severe pollution engulfing the capital, according to a new survey.

Delhi typically sees a spike in air pollution during the festive season starting in October. After Dussehra celebrations in the second week of October, Delhi’s Air Quality Index

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