Delhi

New Delhi: Delhi battled another day of hazardous air on Sunday, with pollution levels climbing sharply across the city. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed the capital’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 385, firmly in the “very poor” band, highlighting the persistence of thick smog despite ongoing mitigation measures. A significant number of stations registered even more alarming readings. As per the latest inputs, 18 monitoring locations recorded AQI values in the “severe” category, while 20 stations reported “very poor” air, reflecting widespread poor dispersion of pollutants across the NCR.

Adding to the distress, Delhi woke up to a colder-than-usual morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum temperature of 9°C, around 4.5°C

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