While the Delhi government has imposed a ban on firecrackers to mitigate pollution, experts warn that if the ban is ineffective, the air quality in the coming week could become unbreathable

Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category with AQI levels over 330. Environment Minister Gopal Rai attributes the worsening pollution to

The national capital witnesses increasing pollution levels, particularly as winter approaches and the annual smog season sets in.

The air quality in Delhi's Anand Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri and Vivek Vihar was recorded in the 'severe' category on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the AQI was 'severe' only in Anand Vihar.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva criticizes former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, blaming him for the city's escalating air pollution and poor road conditions. Sachdeva claims Kejriwal has focused on advertisements rather than making genuine efforts to improve air quality and infrastructure.

The official data showed that the 'very poor' air quality level in Delhi is expected to continue till Saturday. It could also reach to 'severe' level in the coming week

Delhi’s AQI is expected to remain very poor till Saturday, the Centre’s Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi states, adding there are chances of the AQI turning severe and crossing 400 next week

The national capital's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Thursday as per the latest available data.

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to 327 on Tuesday, with Anand Vihar recording 417 in the 'severe' category. Pollution is expected to stay high due to shifting wind directions and increased stubble burning.