India, Nov. 8 -- A thick haze lingered over several parts of northern India, including Delhi-NCR and nearby regions, on November 8, with many locations reporting 'poor' to 'very poor' air quality index (AQI), according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

According to the CPCB, air quality is labelled "good" when the AQI is between 0-50, and turns "severe" when it crosses 400. Readings across these 10 locations remained far beyond the safe limits, highlighting widespread pollution stress across Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Health experts continue to urge residents, especially children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions, to limit outdoor exposure.

In the national capital, the Delhi government an...