Delhi’s air quality continues to remain in the very poor category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346 on Monday, November 10. The air quality in the national capital has stayed in the very poor range for over a week, with no signs of relief as winter conditions set in, trapping pollutants and worsening smog across the region.

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI was recorded at 346 on Sunday, at 6 am. The city has been struggling with worsening pollution levels for the past week, as dropping temperatures, stagnant winds, stubble burning, meteorological conditions and rising vehicular and industrial emissions continue to trap pollutants near the ground. Anand Vihar, Akshardham, AIIMS, and ITO reported a thick layer of smog as the AQI

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