India, Oct. 28 -- Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" range for a third straight day on Tuesday, even as the government geared up for a possible cloud seeding, and a western disturbance impacted the region. Additional moisture from Cyclone Montha, which was due to hit the coastal Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening, was expected to lead to overcast skies in the region.

An average AQI of 304 (very poor) was recorded at 10am, compared to 301 at 4pm, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. Overall, this is the seventh "very poor" air day this month.

An AQI of 51 to 100 is classified as "satisfactory", 101 and 200 as "moderate", 201 and 300 as "poor", 301 and 400 as "very poor", and over 400 as "severe".

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