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The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi (overall) stood at 362 in the very poor category on Tuesday morning, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Pollution is the root cause of various diseases as it severely affects human health, said a petitioner, who sought Rs 15 lakh as compensation for the damages caused to him due to the Air pollution in Delhi.

The National Capital Region sees no respite from the severe air pollution as the air quality remains in critical condition.

The ban on the entry of trucks, barring those engaged in essential services, has been extended till November 30. However, all schools in the national capital will reopen from today for all classes.

The top court, while flagging its concerns over rising air pollution levels in Delhi, noted that there is another problem of COVID-19 alongside the pollution menace.

Gurugram and Noida recorded AQI of 349 and 497 in the `very poor` and `severe` categories respectively. 

The PM 10 was recorded at 376 in the 'very poor' category and PM 2.5 was recorded at 224 in the 'very poor' category at 7:50 am.

Delhi Air Quality went back in the severe category as low temperature and slow wind speed allowed the accumulation of pollutants, thereby adding to the worsening air.

According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences air quality monitor SAFAR, no relief is likely till Monday. Local emissions and weather are likely to be the dominant factors controlling air quality, it said.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 357 at 9 AM on Wednesday. It has slipped back into the very poor category from the poor one it touched a day ago with AQI of 290.