Gurgaon is bracing for a drop in air quality from 'moderate' to 'poor' due to reduced wind speeds. While the air quality index (AQI) remains relatively better than previous years, factors like stagnant air and local pollution sources pose a threat.

Delhi recorded two consecutive days of poor air quality as the AQI of the national capital reached 234 after Dussehra celebrations.

Sub-Committee reviewed the current air quality and weather forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), according to a statement.

The national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) under the ‘poor category’ at 209 on Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With a minimum temperature of 19 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius,

Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 224 on Sunday, according to the 4 pm AQI bulletin from the Central Pollution Control Board.

The national capital recorded a poor Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 234 for the second consecutive day on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s bulletin. The data released by the pollution control agency was based on observations from 34 of the 40 monitoring stations across the city.

Check out our picture of the day that shows haze in Delhi's sky. After Dussehra festivities, the city witnessed its first ‘poor’ AQI day in mid-October.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai Sunday claimed that Delhi saw clean air during the day, despite the previous day's Dussehra celebrations.