While AQI has marginally improved, the city continued to remain covered in dense smog in the early hours of the day

Delhi News Live Updates: The air quality in Delhi continued in “very poor” category with Air Quality Index at 301 at 9 am on Tuesday. There has been a marginal improvement in the air quality as the AQI dropped from 392, recorded on Monday, to 301. Mundka recorded the worst air quality with AQI of 352 followed by Bawana at 341.

The AQI in Delhi has reached 394, placing it in the very poor category. Contributing factors include stagnant winds and low temperatures, leading to a hazardous air quality level that has prompted stricter pollution control measures.

At 6 am, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an AQI of Anand Vihar at 316, Ashok Vihar at 316, Bawana at 343, and Jahangirpuri at 330.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'severe' category on Wednesday. The air quality in Delhi was classified as 'very poor' with an AQI of 301 according to the CPCB's measurement on Wednesday at 7am.

Delhi's air quality index improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' on Monday, but it remains the most polluted city in India. Other cities like Gurgaon and Ghaziabad also recorded high pollution levels due to factors like stubble burning and vehicular emissions.

The AQI in Delhi dropped to ‘very poor’ category by Monday evening due to low winds and continued to be at the same level on Tuesday morning.