On Saturday morning, a layer of smog enveloped the national capital, causing the air quality to be recorded in the "very poor" range, with an average AQI of 358 at 9 am, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
According to the CPCB's Sameer App, which provides hourly updates on the AQI, the air quality at the Bawana and New Moti Bagh monitoring stations was in a severe category, with both recording readings of 409.
Delhi has been experiencing extremely high levels of air pollution over the past few weeks, which has largely been attributed to stubble burning in neighbouring states, Diwali fireworks, and low wind speeds.
The AQI was also categorised as 'very poor' on Friday morning, with a reading of 387.
The AQI classifications are as follows: 0-50 is 'good,' 51-100 is 'satisfactory,' 101-200 is 'moderate,' 201-300 is 'poor,' 301-400 is 'very poor,' and 401-500 is 'severe.' Meanwhile, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 18.3 degree Celsius on Saturday, four notches above the season's average.
The humidity level stood at 98 per cent at 8.30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The weather office has forecast mainly clear skies during the day, with the maximum temperature expected to reach around 32 degrees Celsius.
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