Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply on Sunday, November 9, with the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 391, the highest level of the season so far. The air quality in the national capital has remained in the ‘very poor’ category for over a week, with no signs of relief as winter conditions set in, trapping pollutants and worsening smog across the region. With winter now setting in, the AQI is expected to deteriorate further without aggressive mitigation measures.

Delhi AQI hits season high

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI was recorded 391 on Sunday, at 6 am. Delhi has been struggling with worsening pollution levels for the past week, as dropping temperatures, stagnant winds, stubble burning, meteorological conditions and rising v

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