Delhi’s poor air quality remains despite the strictest Stage IV curbs of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

Parts of Delhi-NCR experienced light rain on Monday morning, but the air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘severe’ category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 402, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As of 8 am, AQI in major areas of Delhi was classified as “severe.”

Several areas in Delhi also measured the AQI under the 'severe' category. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 434, Ashok Vihar 450, Bawana 472, Narela 430, DTU 425 and Wazipur 455. Apart from them, several areas measured an AQI in the 'very poor' category,

With an average 24-hour AQI reading of 409 recorded daily, Delhi's air quality clocked five days of “severe” air over six days.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, with a thin layer of fog covering parts of the city and limiting visibility.Acc

Parts of Delhi witnessed light rainfall early Monday, with temprature being recorded at 12-14 degrees Celcius, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to news agency ANI, the minimum temperature recorded in the city was 8 degrees Celsius,

The minimum temperature, according to the India Meteorological Department, was recorded at 8 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

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.

On Sunday night, the weatherman forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain in Delhi and the maximum and minimum temperatures at 20 degrees Celsius and 8 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Delhi’s air quality reached ’severe’ levels on Sunday with an AQI of 409.  Fog and high humidity were reported, with light rain expected on Monday.

The air quality in Delhi has reached alarming levels, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 409 on Sunday.