A thick layer of fog was seen in Anand Vihar, Kalkaji, Nehru Place, and Akshardham Temple localities among other places in the national capital, as the city's air quality dropped to 385 at 8 am today.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and IIT Madras (IITM) predicted that Delhi's air quality could remain in the 'very poor' category between 301-400 in the coming days. IMD and IITM said this could be due to the unfavourable meteorological and climatic conditions as well as calm winds.

Delhi's air quality worsens as AQI reaches 317, prompting Grap-II measures to combat pollution and protect public health

Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) slumped deeper into “very poor” levels on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB’s) daily air quality bulletin, prompting authorities to invoke the second stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) that mandated some curbs on polluting activities.

Delhi's air quality worsens, with AQI at 385, prompting implementation of GRAP-II to combat pollution effectively.

Vehicular emissions top cause of air pollution, but stubble burning in neighbouring states aggravates the situation

The second stage of the Graded Response Action Plan has been implemented in the national capital, banning the use of coal and firewood.

National capital's average air quality on Monday slipped into the 'very poor' category for the first time in the season, as the residents of the city woke up to a hazy morning with smog also visible at some places.