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While AQI has marginally improved, the city continued to remain covered in dense smog in the early hours of the day

Delhi News Live Updates: The air quality in Delhi continued in “very poor” category with Air Quality Index at 301 at 9 am on Tuesday. There has been a marginal improvement in the air quality as the AQI dropped from 392, recorded on Monday, to 301. Mundka recorded the worst air quality with AQI of 352 followed by Bawana at 341.

Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated to severe levels, forcing Noida schools to operate online until November 27. The District Inspector of Schools confirmed the suspension of physical classes due to hazardous AQI readings.

At 6 am, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an AQI of Anand Vihar at 316, Ashok Vihar at 316, Bawana at 343, and Jahangirpuri at 330.

By 11pm, the average AQI in Delhi was 304, but at least 15 ambient air quality monitoring stations had entered the “poor” zone.

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.

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.