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The Union government told Parliament that no conclusive data directly links higher AQI levels to lung diseases, though air pollution triggers respiratory ailments. It highlighted health awareness programmes, early warning systems, and initiatives like Ujjwala and Swachh Bharat to mitigate pollution-related risks.

Delhi saw a marginal dip in pollution levels on Wednesday, with the overall AQI falling from 310 to 269, but air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category. Smog persisted across the city as IMD warned of dense fog and a cold wave.

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

Delhi has seen worsening air quality over recent weeks, largely attributed to stubble burning, low wind circulation, and also due to burning crackers, even after a ban

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