Delhi's AQI fails to improve, remains 'severe' for the second consecutive day

Air pollution in the Delhi-NCR continues to remain "severe" for the second day, with the AQI recorded at 414 this morning (CPCB). This follows Tuesday's seasonal high of 423. Meanwhile, the Central government implemented Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat the deteriorating conditions. Since Diwali, the national capital's air quality has consistently remained in the "poor" or "very poor" category, occasionally slipping into the "severe" zone. Meanwhile, temperatures in the city have continued to dip since last week.

As the Air Quality Index (AQI) persists in the 'poor' category, a commuter wears a mask as he waits to board the bus near ISBT in New Delhi.

As smog blankets Gurugram, commuters navigate poor visibility due to the continuously worsening air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.

A thick layer of smog shrouds the city roads as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the poor category in New Delhi.

Commuters make their way amid low visibility as air quality continues to deteriorate in Delhi-NCR.

 People walk on a footover bridge amid smog as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the poor category in New Delhi.