New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- The air quality in the national capital deteriorated on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 294, placing it in the 'poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Several areas of Delhi are now witnessing a layer of smog, raising concerns among residents, especially those with respiratory issues.

According to CPCB data, AQI readings were 320 at Anand Vihar, 313 at Bawana, 325 at Chandni Chowk, 273 at Dwarka Sector 8, 224 at IGI Airport (T3), 355 at ITO, 332 at Narela, 299 at Punjabi Bagh, 278 at RK Puram, 378 at Wazirpur, and 349 at Rohini.

Areas around India Gate and Kartavya Path recorded AQI readings of 355, while Bawana recorded 313. The AQI of Akshardham Templ...