Bharat Express

CPCB

A dense fog covered the city, reducing visibility. The minimum temperature dropped to 9.2 degrees Celsius at 5:30 AM, reported the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

On Wednesday, the national capital's air quality remained a cause for concern, with the CPCB reporting several areas in 'severe' category.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday praised Delhi residents for keeping post-Diwali pollution levels relatively lower than previous years and urged BJP-led states like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to adopt similar anti-pollution strategies to reduce air quality issues in Delhi-NCR.

On Thursday, the Central Pollution Control Board reported an AQI of 336 in the national capital, indicating worsening air quality.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi has dropped to the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As of 7:15 AM Monday, the 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 307.

Shehzad Poonawala visited the Yamuna River, just days before the Chhath Puja festival to highlight the growing pollution in Delhi.