Delhi's air pollution has led to a 15% rise in respiratory illnesses. The AQI dropped to the 'very poor' category, prompting special OPD services for pollution-related ailments. Doctors emphasize using N95 masks and staying indoors.

The air quality in Delhi has been declining, prompting the authorities to enforce these measures. The second stage of GRAP restrictions came into effect from 8 am.

As cold weather settles in, pollution in all its forms is tightening its grip on Delhi, with the air quality in the city remaining in the "poor" category, though stubble burning has declined this year compared to previous years,

As many as 3,376 fire and stubble burning incidents were reported between 15 September and 19 October in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. This compares with 3,134 incidents reported during the same period last year.

According to the Centre’s Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the city’s air quality is forecast to be in the ‘very poor’ category till Tuesday.

Air quality in Delhi remains 'poor' with AQI at 265, severe pollution levels in some areas, and toxic foam in Yamuna River.

Delhi's government has attributed worsening air quality in Anand Vihar to buses from Uttar Pradesh. Chief minister Atishi and environment minister Gopal Rai conducted inspections and emphasized the need for joint efforts with UP to mitigate pollution,

Delhi's air quality is worsening, particularly in Anand Vihar. The government's inspection blames buses from Uttar Pradesh. Anti-pollution measures include deploying smog guns and dust control teams.

Like in the past, Anand Vihar emerged as the most polluted neighbourhood in the NCR with its AQI shooting above 400 placing it in the ‘severe’ category. The air quality in Anand Vihar remained hazardous throughout the day,

The city’s average air quality index (AQI) was 278 on Saturday — slightly better than the 292 recorded the previous day