Delhi's AQI improved to 'poor' on Monday, recording a reading of 280, slightly better than Sunday's 285. After a spell of very poor and severe categories, the city's air quality first dipped below 300 in 32 days on Sunday.

The 24-hour average AQI at 4 pm was slightly lower than Sunday's 285. Since October 30, air quality had been in the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ categories.

The improvement in air quality to consistent dry northwesterly winds blowing at around 8 km/h since Saturday has strengthened overnight, reaching up to 15 km/h on Sunday, dispersed pollutants.

For the second consecutive day on Monday, Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement although it remained in the 'poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 273 in the morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB),

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) showed improvement but stayed in the "poor" range, as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported a lower AQI of 273 at 8 am on Monday.

Delhi's air quality improves slightly to 'poor' category with an AQI of 273, attributed to weather conditions.

Delhi is experiencing very poor air quality, with some areas reaching severe levels. The Air Quality Index numbers are above 300 and even above 400 in some locations. Lack of rainfall and emissions have worsened the situation.

Delhi observed a 38% rise in garbage fires in October and November compared to last year, driven by negligence and reckless behavior such as burning trash. These fires pose health risks and exacerbate the city's air pollution,

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor', some areas slip into 'severe' levels and the Supreme Court on Thursday declined to ease the emergency measures outlined under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP),

Delhi's air quality 'very poor', second-lowest temperature recorded, with warmer-than-usual November, clear skies predicted.

Delhi residents affected by the rapidly worsening pollution levels expressed that government intervention could help address.