Delhi’s air quality deteriorated further on Saturday, with pollution levels breaching the 400-mark in several areas, plunging the city into the ‘severe’ category. The thick, toxic haze blanketing the national capital made it one of the most polluted cities in the country.

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI), measured at 4 pm, stood at 361.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has advised the people in Delhi to opt for carpooling and use public transport frequently to combat the air pollution.

According to the Delhi Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Gupta encourages private institutions to prioritise work-from-home arrangements in light of the prevailing pollution situation.

Earlier, CM Gupta decided to change the w

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