The national capital was enveloped in a dense layer of toxic smog early Tuesday, with Delhi recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 341 at 7 am, placing it firmly in the “very poor” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Air quality levels showed no meaningful improvement from Monday, when the AQI stood at 351 at 7 am, also in the “very poor” range, according to CPCB data.
Across the city, several neighbourhoods remained blanketed in haze.
- Dhaula Kuan reported an AQI of 365,
- Anand Vihar recorded 381,
- Ghazipur registered 345, and
- Akshardham also touched 381 — all categorised as “very poor,” CPCB noted.
Supreme Court Seeks Action Report on Stubble Burning
As pollution levels remain hazardous across the region, the Supreme Court directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit a detailed status report on steps taken to curb stubble burning, a major contributor to winter pollution in Delhi-NCR.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran stated:
“We direct the state of Punjab and Haryana to file a report on what steps are being taken to curb stubble burning.”
Air Quality Continues to Deteriorate Post-Diwali
Since Diwali, several pockets of Delhi and NCR have consistently fallen under the “very poor” or “severe” categories despite the enforcement of GRAP Stage III measures. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as pollution levels show little indication of easing.
