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Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe’ levels on Sunday, with AQI breaching 400 in several areas and a thick layer of smog reducing visibility. Calm winds and high humidity worsened pollution, while experts warned of further deterioration ahead.

Delhi-NCR hospitals report a sharp rise in respiratory and pregnancy-related complications following Diwali, as air quality plummeted to “very poor” levels. Experts warn that high pollution poses serious risks for children, the elderly, and expectant mothers, urging preventive measures.

Delhi-NCR’s air quality plummeted to the ‘very poor’ category after Diwali, with several areas recording ‘severe’ pollution levels. Despite restrictions, widespread fireworks worsened air quality, prompting authorities to activate Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan.

The Delhi government has enforced a ban on refuelling End-of-Life vehicles—over 10 years old for diesel and 15 for petrol—starting July 1. AI cameras at petrol pumps will flag violators, who face fines and possible vehicle seizure.

While vehicles contribute 20 per cent to Delhi's pollution in summers and stubble burning 16 per cent, these numbers rise to 30 per cent and 23 per cent in winters respectively: Report

Delhi has been left behind because the Aam Aadmi Party kept making excuses and fighting with the Centre, says Union Minister

Supreme Court asks the government not to allow scaling down of the preventive measures without its prior permission

Despite stringent measures to curb pollution, Delhi remains engulfed in smog, with locals describing the city as a gas chamber

Worsening pollution levels in the national capital forced authorities to introduce online classes system for students barring classes 10 and 12 and impose restrictions on movement of vehicles

As of 7:30 am, the city's average AQI reached 430, marking a second day of hazardous pollution levels

A layer of smog covered national capital and air quality was recorded in "very poor" category with an average AQI of 358 at 9 am

Data from the CPCB's Sameer App shows that air quality at Bawana and New Moti Bagh stations in severe category with readings of 409

CPCB's Sameer app data, which provides hourly AQI updates, showed that out of 38 monitoring stations, 18 were in the 'severe' category with readings above 400

The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 18.0 degrees Celsius, 3.7 notches warmer than usual

Areas including Anand Vihar (433), Ashok Vihar (410), Rohini (411), and Vivek Vihar (426) registered AQI levels above 400

The national capital's Air Quality Index was recorded at 369 at 9 am, a significant rise from 290 on Saturday

According to the Central Pollution and Control Board CPCB, the average air quality index (AQI) in the capital Delhi till 7:30 am remains at 361

As per the real-time data provided by the SAFAR, the AQI in Delhi at 8 a.m. was recorded at 354, which falls under the 'very poor' category

Citizens of the NCR woke up to a pleasant morning today, and many took to their social media handles to post pictures and videos of the refreshing weather.

Environment Minister announces suspension of odd-even car rationing scheme in Delhi from November 13 to November 20, citing a notable improvement in air quality attributed to recent rainfall