Delhi's air quality continued to decline, reaching an AQI of 293, in the 'poor' category. Experts predict further deterioration due to unfavourable weather conditions. Notable areas like Mundka and Jahangirpuri reported 'very poor' AQI levels,

In response to the deteriorating air conditions, the Public Welfare Department (PWD) deployed water-sprinkling vehicles across various parts of the city

Delhi is shrouded in smog as pollution levels rise, with AQI ranging between 250 and 339 in various areas. An orange alert has been issued amid deteriorating air quality, severely impacting public health.

Delhi's neighbours Uttar Pradesh's Noida and Haryana's Gurugram also reeled from poor air quality levels. Delhi's Mundka logged one of the poorest AQIs at 377, which is very close to 'severe' mark

Meteorological conditions are highly unfavourable for effective dispersion of pollutants and additional emissions from stubble/waste burning are likely to deteriorate air quality.

The air quality in Delhi will worsen to the ‘very poor’ category on Sunday and is likely to fall in the ‘very poor’ and ‘poor’ categories for the next six days, an IITM air quality forecast said.