Delhi chokes amidst thick smog, pollution as AQI plunges deep into ‘very poor’ zone

The readings reflected almost no improvement from Monday, when the average AQI stood at 351 at the same hour. A dense haze hung over several parts of the national capital through the morning, reducing visibility and adding to public health concerns. Neighbourhood-level data showed the situation was grim across the city. Dhaula Kuan recorded an AQI of 365, Anand Vihar touched 381, and Ghazipur stood at 345 — all classified as “very poor”.