SC had said GRAP IV restrictions will not be relaxed until there is a consistent drop in AQI levels. Delhi police deploys additional personnel for effective implementation of restrictions

The air quality in the national capital fell back to 'very poor' from being in 'severe' category a day before.

Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Tuesday. Wind speed helped clear some pollution. The AQI shifted from 'severe' to 'very poor'. GRAP-IV restrictions remained in place. Schools continued hybrid learning.

Whatever the causes of the smog, by one ranking Delhi was not just the most polluted city in the world, but “nearly five times as bad as the second most polluted city, Dhaka,” in Bangladesh next door, as Shashi Tharoor, a leader of the opposition in Parliament and best-selling author, posted on X.

Delhi has already recorded eight ‘severe’ days this month, including an AQI of 494 on November 18, Delhi’s joint second highest ever

Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'very poor' Thursday morning, with Anand Vihar, Bawana, and other areas recording alarming AQI levels exceeding 300. Residents complained of eye irritation and breathing difficulties.

Air quality continues to be a significant concern, with several key locations across the city reporting 'very poor' conditions and notable fluctuations in pollution levels

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that the city's 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 303 by 4 pm on Wednesday, November 27, making it the cleanest day of the month for the city.