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.

Whatever the causes of the smog, by one ranking Delhi was not just the most polluted city in the world, but “nearly five times as bad as the second most polluted city, Dhaka,” in Bangladesh next door, as Shashi Tharoor, a leader of the opposition in Parliament and best-selling author, posted on X.

The city's 24-hour average air quality index, recorded until 4 pm on Sunday, was 318 (very poor), improving rom the severe category recorded the previous day when it was 412, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Delhi NCR struggles to maintain their health and day-to-day work as AQI keeps fluctuating from 'very poor' and 'severe' with little to no chances of improvement.

Delhi's air quality showed slight improvement on Sunday, moving from "severe" to "very poor" with an AQI of 318. This improvement follows a week of hazardous air quality, peaking at 495 last Monday. Vehicular emissions and stubble burning were identified as major contributors to the pollution.

Delhi's air quality stayed above 300 throughout November, with the air quality under 'very poor', 'severe' and 'severe plus' categories.

People of Delhi on Sunday heaved a sigh of relief as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) witnessed a notable drop by 94 points but still remaining in 'very poor' category.

The air quality (AQI) was recorded to be at 362 at 8 am today (November 24) , offering minimal relief to the residents.

Delhi residents face breathing difficulties as air quality remains 'very poor,' prompting calls for stricter pollution control measures.

A thick layer of smog has blanketed Delhi, with several areas in the 'Very Poor' and 'Severe' AQI categories. Chandni Chowk's AQI is 349, while Anand Vihar's reaches 473