India, May 15 -- Delhi's air quality has deteriorated in just two days, with pollution levels entering the "very poor" category in multiple locations despite light to moderate rainfall recorded in several parts of the city on Tuesday, May 13.

According to real-time data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI), areas like Anand Vihar, Najafgarh, RK Puram and Lodhi road have seen significant AQI deterioration.

Following spells of rainfall and thundershowers on Tuesday, which typically help settle airborne pollutants, Delhi's air quality saw a brief improvement.

Major monitoring stations recorded "moderate" to "satisfactory" AQI levels, with PM10 identified as the dominant pollutant. However, by Th...