The national capital stared at the incoming first stage of restrictions as air quality in the region was recorded to have worsened to 'poor' levels. Delhi’s daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) reading averaged at 234 on Monday,

Delhiites have endured two consecutive days of poor air quality, with pollution levels reaching a reading of 234 on Monday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). After Dussehra,

The Centre's air pollution control panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday directed state governments in the region to implement the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as the capital's air quality was in the 'poor' category for the second consecutive day.

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.

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

Delhi and its neighbouring regions will begin enforcing a 27-point action plan aimed at curbing pollution and stabilising the city's declining air quality

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 18.6 degrees Celsius on Monday, one notch below the season's average, the weather department said. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius.

The AQI in Delhi has increased due to a combination of factors, including rising vehicular emissions, ongoing construction work, and weather conditions.

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

Delhi-NCR's air is worsening as the seasons change. With temperatures dropping and pollution drifting in from nearby states, the air quality in Delhi moved from Moderate to Poor on October 13. The Air Quality Index (AQI) works like a report card for the air.