New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 318, as of 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

A thick layer of smog engulfed several areas across the state, with little to no improvement in the toxic air.

Several areas, including Anand Vihar, India Gate, Dwarka and ITO, reported thick haze early this morning, with visibility remaining significantly reduced. According to CPCB, many regions of the National Capital fell into the 'very poor' category.

The Air Quality Index around the ITO area is 354, categorised as 'Very Poor'.

At the same time, India Gate and Kartavya Path were barely...