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.

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.

Unhealthy

Delhi's air quality stayed above 300 throughout November, with the air quality under 'very poor', 'severe' and 'severe plus' categories.

People of Delhi on Sunday heaved a sigh of relief as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) witnessed a notable drop by 94 points but still remaining in 'very poor' category.

Delhi's air quality improves from 'severe' to 'very poor' category, with AQI at 357, but Anand Vihar remains 'severe'.

Delhi's air quality improves to 'very poor' from 'severe' category, posing health risks due to high pollution levels.

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

A thick layer of smog has blanketed Delhi, with several areas in the 'Very Poor' and 'Severe' AQI categories. Chandni Chowk's AQI is 349, while Anand Vihar's reaches 473

Delhi experiences severe air quality as AQI hits 412, with experts citing meteorological conditions and stubble burning as major contributors. Visibility affected by fog as pollution levels remain hazardous.