New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Delhi witnessed a further decline in air quality on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 267, placing it firmly in the 'poor' category.
A visible layer of smog covered several parts of the city, while areas such as Anand Vihar, Bawana, and Narela reported 'very poor' air quality, raising fresh health concerns.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI on Tuesday morning was significantly higher than Monday's reading of 206, which also fell under the 'poor' category. At around 7 am, Delhi's average AQI stood at 267. Among the worst-affected locations, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 317, while Bawana registered 333, making them the most polluted zones in the capit...