Delhi's air quality plunges to a 'severe' AQI of 409, dominated by hazardous PM2.5 pollution. Stage IV of GRAP remains in effect, restricting construction and truck entry. Light rain is forecasted, offering potential relief but also a risk of increased humidity exacerbating pollution.

Residents are increasingly reporting health issues related to the pollution, including respiratory problems and eye irritation. The combination of thick fog, and toxic air has made life challenging for people of Delhi, with many calling for stronger and more effective measures to combat the crisis.

The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘severe’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Delhi 's air quality index (AQI) once again worsened to the "severe" category with a reading of 427 recorded at 7:00am on Sunday. PM2.5 was the major pollutant responsible for the alarming situation,

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued cold wave warnings for Delhi and other northern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.

RK Puram recorded an AQI of 453 and 452 at Rohini, 436 at Shadipur, and 451 at Vivek Vihar. The weather department predicted cold wave to severe cold wave conditions in most of No