Air quality in Delhi-NCR worsened to “very poor” on Monday, as residents woke up to another morning of a smog-blanketed sky, burning eyes, and difficulty breathing.

Delhi's daily average AQI continues to remain at the higher end of the very poor category, especially in the mornings. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi AQI was at 391 at 8 am on Monday. Also Read | Delhi temperature to remain below average

Forecasts by the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) indicated that the overall air quality is likely to stay in the "very poor" category in the coming days.

In visuals from around AIIMS Delhi, toxic smog was seen enveloping the sky, as the AQI in the area was recorded at 378, indicating very p

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