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The air pollution in the National Capital continues to be in the 'very poor' category, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recording of 393. Delhi Air Pollution: At AQI of 393, National Capital’s Air Quality Sees Slight Improvement, Dips to ‘Very Poor’ Category (Watch Videos).

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi Minister for Environment Gopal Rai on Thursday said the restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan-3 will continue till air quality improves in the city.

The air in the National Capital dipped into the 'severe category' on Wednesday, from 'the 'very poor' category a day earlier, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. Delhi Air Pollution: No Respite From Pollution As Air Quality in National Capital Dips Into 'Severe' Category Today (Watch Videos).

The air quality in the National Capital deteriorated from very poor to severe on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. At 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 405, Jahangirpuri at 428, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium at 404, and Dwarka Sector 8 at 403.

According to Central Pollution Control Board data, 6 cities from Rajasthan are among the top 10 most polluted cities in India.

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: The air quality index clocked at 465 in RK Puram, 467 at IGI Airport and 490 in Dwarka, CPCB data showed. | Latest News Delhi

Delhis air quality remained in the severe category on Friday, making it difficult for people to breathe.

Visuals from India Gate this morning showed people exercising and working out wearing masks. An athlete detailed his problems with the poor air. "I'm an athlete, but I find it difficult to breathe in this pollution. I train outdoors, and I find it difficult to breathe," he said. Delhi Air Pollution: Thick Layer of Smog Veils National Capital; Air Quality Continues in ‘Severe’ Category (Watch Video).

The developers say their losses have run into several hundreds of crores. Also, they fear that construction labour that is sitting idle, might head back home, causing further disruption in the schedules, thereby delaying projects further.

Delhi School News Today: Pollution in Delhi has become severe again. The decision to open schools after winter break may be reconsidered. Check delhi pollution news here.