Delhi's air quality has reached 'very poor' levels, prompting authorities to implement anti-pollution measures to combat the worsening air crisis in the capital.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the Air Quality Index of Delhi is currently “very poor” at 317

Delhi has been covered in a heavy layer of haze over the past few days. Its air quality has fallen into the ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ level because of stubble burning and temperature drops. The 11-point a

Air Quality Index at 307, Anand Vihar worst hit at 361, smog envelops city, temperatures settle above average.

Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'very poor,' with an AQI of 385. The smog affected visibility in several areas. Authorities implemented GRAP-II measures to curb pollution, urging residents to minimize vehicle use and avoid dust-generating activities.

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,

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena urged authorities to address the toxic froth plaguing the Yamuna River and focus on relief efforts for the capital's residents. Amid worsening air pollution, measures like imposing GRAP-II rules are being enforced while entry of diesel buses from neighboring states is being challenged.

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.