Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated to severe levels, forcing Noida schools to operate online until November 27. The District Inspector of Schools confirmed the suspension of physical classes due to hazardous AQI readings.

Delhi continued to reel under "very poor" air quality and pollution woes as a layer of smog covered the city. On Sunday, the city recorded an Air Quality Index of 362, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

The Centre's Decision Support System (DSS) for Air Quality Management estimated that vehicular emissions contributed 18.1 per cent to Delhi's pollution on Sunday. Stubble burning, another major factor, accounted for 19 per cent of Delhi's pollution on Saturday.

A resident near the Red Fort complained that apart from health issues, students cannot attend schools as most institutions remain closed while some switched to online classes.

Whatever the causes of the smog, by one ranking Delhi was not just the most polluted city in the world, but “nearly five times as bad as the second most polluted city, Dhaka,” in Bangladesh next door, as Shashi Tharoor, a leader of the opposition in Parliament and best-selling author, posted on X.

The alarming level of Delhi-NCR air pollution has impacted children more than others. A survey report reveals that there was a 40% increase in sales of respiratory medications and aids, such as nebulisers in the national capital,

The air quality (AQI) was recorded to be at 362 at 8 am today (November 24) , offering minimal relief to the residents.