As winter nears, Delhi's air quality remains elevated for the sixth consecutive day on Sunday with several areas reporting Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in the 'poor and 'very poor' categories.

The air quality plunged further a day ahead of Diwali, with the Akshardham area recording an AQI of 426 - categorised as 'severe' - marking one of the highest pollution levels in the city this season, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Anand Vihar area followed with an AQI of 418. Barapulla reported an AQI of 290 on Sunday morning, falling under the 'poor' category.

Water sprinklers have been deployed at the India Gate in order to curb rising pollution levels. The area recorded an AQI of 269 on Sunday morning.

On Saturday, Delhi's average AQI was recorded at 268

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