Delhi's air quality is expected to stay ‘moderate’ till Thursday, but may worsen to ‘poor’ on Friday, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System.

Several areas in New Delhi experienced smog, causing poor air quality with the AQI recorded at 274. The Supreme Court has declined to relax GRAP-IV me

The national capital woke up to an improved air quality on Monday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 273 in the 'poor' category as of 8 am significantly better than yesterday's AQI at 311.

Delhi’s air quality remains in the very poor category with an AQI of 316. Several areas reported AQI above 300, prompting concerns from residents about health impacts and the need for government action to address pollution.

A dense layer of smog blanketed the city, with several areas reporting AQI levels well above 300, indicating a significant deterioration in air quality.

After nearly 32 days, Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) fell below the 300-mark as it recorded 285 in the ‘poor’ category Sunday due to favourable wind conditions, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.