Chandigarh, Oct. 31 -- A day after Panchkula's Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 334, making it the worst in the country, the city's air improved from poor to moderate due to changing weather conditions.

As per the daily bulletin released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Panchkula's AQI fell from 334 on Wednesday to 165 on Thursday. Meanwhile, national capital New Delhi, which was less polluted than Panchkula on Wednesday with an AQI of 279, got worse on Thursday with an AQI at 373.

Speaking about this, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Chandigarh director Surender Paul said that this follows the impact of Cyclone Montha in the region. "Since the cyclone is far from this region, its effect is more pronounced in Souther...