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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

The AQI is getting into the very poor and severe categories in many areas. Here is the list of AQIs in different areas of Delhi.

In this video, let’s understand what exactly the odd-even scheme is and what the Supreme Court said regarding implementing the scheme.

The scheme, under the GRAP-IV stage, allows private vehicles with registration plates ending in odd numbers to run on odd dates and even numbers on even dates.

A toxic haze lingered over Delhi for the sixth consecutive day on Sunday as pollution levels once again reached the 'severe plus category' due to unfavourable wind conditions, particularly calm winds during the night.

As per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research, the air quality in the Nation’s Capital continued to remain in the ‘poor’ category.

The places are Jahangirpuri, Narela, Ashok Vihar, Vivek Vihar, Dwarka, Mundka, Rohini, Wazirpur, Okhla, Bawana, Anand Vihar, Punjabi Bagh and R K Puram.

Kejriwal also said that pollution is the "biggest" reason behind the spike in coronavirus cases in the city.

According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR, the share of stubble burning in Delhi's pollution rose to 40 percent on Sunday, the maximum so far this season.

Delhi recorded an AQI of 380 at 9:30 am. The 24-hour average AQI was 395 on Thursday. It was 297 on Wednesday, 312 on Tuesday, 353 on Monday, and 349 on Sunday.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR, stated the share of stubble burning in Delhi's PM2.5 pollution stood at 15 per cent on Wednesday.

On Sunday, a central government agency reported 1,230 farm fires in Delhi's neighbouring states -- the maximum in a day so far this season.

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.