Delhi Chokes: Air Quality Hits 'Severe' Levels

Delhi's air quality classified as 'severe,' with an AQI of 418. The capital's average AQI was 334 on Tuesday. At 9 am Wednesday, it was 'very poor' at 366. Out of 36 monitoring stations, 30 categorized it as 'severe,' according to the CPCB.

Delhi's air quality has plummeted to 'severe' levels for the first time this season, registering an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 418 on Wednesday.

Contrasting this, the previous day's 24-hour average AQI stood at 334, reported at 4 pm.

By 9 am Wednesday, the air quality was already 'very poor' with a reading of 366, highlighting the rapid deterioration according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) with 30 of the 36 monitoring stations marking the air as 'severe'.

(With inputs from agencies.)