On Monday, Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) clocked at 356 as per the 4 p.m. AQI bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The air quality in several areas of Delhi remained in the severe category on Saturday as a thick toxic smog engulfed the city, resulting in poor visibility.
As the air quality in several parts of Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday morning, citizens experienced breathing problems and irritation in the eye among others.
People of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday woke up with complaints of choking and 'eye burning' due to smog and air pollution leaving people gasping for breath.
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): As the air quality plummeted to 'severe' category, schools in Delhi and NCR have been directed to remain closed for the next two days.