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The citys average 24-hour air quality index was 411 on Sunday, with pollution levels expected to deteriorate again on December 27. | Latest News India

Sunday’s pollution was down to local emissions, which calm winds and low temperatures did little to disperse. | Latest News Delhi

The pollution is largely caused by local emissions, including vehicular emissions and construction dust, exacerbated by still winds and dipping temperatures.  | Latest News India

The Supreme Court also raised concerns about the hazardous air quality and directed farmers to cease stubble burning in Punjab

Delhi pollution: The air quality in Delhi reached the severe zone, leading to the implementation of stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan. Primary schools in Delhi will be closed for the next two days, and older emission standard vehicles are prohibited in certain districts of the National Capital Region. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 402, entering the severe category for the first time this season. Stubble burning and unfavorable meteorological conditions are cited as the reasons f...

The air quality index (AQI) reached 422, with 12 of Delhis monitoring stations recording severe readings. | Latest News India

The air quality in the national capital slipped into the "severe" zone again on Thursday with unfavorable meteorological conditions allowing the accumulation of pollutants.