New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital showed a slight improvement on Monday, but it still remained in the “very poor” category, making the city’s air unsafe to breathe. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 346 early in the morning, compared to nearly 391 the previous day.

Several parts of the city continued to record higher pollution levels. Bawana registered an AQI of 412, Wazirpur recorded 397, Jahangirpuri 394, and Nehru Nagar 386. Thick smog continued to hang over the city, reducing visibility and leaving residents struggling with cough, irritation, and breathing problems.

Despite the poor air, authorities have not yet enforced Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which would involve stri

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