Delhi's air quality reaches alarming levels, with an AQI of 394, just shy of 'severe.' As stagnant winds and cold temperatures trap pollutants, cities like Kolkata and Mumbai also face rising pollution.

Delhi NCR struggles to maintain their health and day-to-day work as AQI keeps fluctuating from 'very poor' and 'severe' with little to no chances of improvement.

AM IST A thick layer of smog enveloped Delhi on Sunday morning as the city's air quality deteriorated to the 'very poor' category. The city's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 366 at 7 am on Sunday while it was 412 at 4 pm on Saturday.

Delhi's air quality index improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' on Monday, but it remains the most polluted city in India. Other cities like Gurgaon and Ghaziabad also recorded high pollution levels due to factors like stubble burning and vehicular emissions.

On Monday morning, Anand Vihar reported an AQI of 334, Ashok Vihar at 312, Bawana at 322, Chandni Chowk at 244, Dwarka at 297, IGI Airport at 260, Jahangirpuri at 323, Mundka at 340, Narela at 311, Patparganj at 287,

The AQI in Delhi dropped to ‘very poor’ category by Monday evening due to low winds and continued to be at the same level on Tuesday morning.