The air quality in Delhi continues to remain ‘severe’ with the air quality index remaining above 400 level in many areas in the city. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 421 at 7 am on Wednesday, November 8.

As per the data shared by the CPCB, the AQI in Anand Vihar area was recorded at 452, Punjabi Bagh at 460, RK Puram at 433, and ITO at 413, all falling into ‘severe’ category.

Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

AQI in Anand Vihar at 452, in RK Puram at 433, in Punjabi Bagh at 460 and in ITO at 413 pic.twitter.com/XkMRkt65sj— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2023

Meanwhile, the Delhi-Gurugram Highway also has been witnessing severe air pollution.

#WATCH | | Delhi air quality continues to remain in the 'severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board.

(Visuals from Delhi-Gurugram Highway, shot at 7:31 am) pic.twitter.com/3mwns4NFMr— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2023

In view of the persistent degradation of the air quality in the city, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the state governments of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to ensure that there is no stubble burning in their states, saying it cannot let people be affected due to pollution. The Supreme Court was hearing a matter which was related to debilitating air pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), also pulled out the Delhi government and asked whether the odd-even scheme had succeeded previously when implemented.

The bench of justice included Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia, reported the Hindustan Times.

Meanwhile, the Delhi government has been taking several measures to curb air pollution, which include water spraying and dust suppressant powder in heavily polluted areas. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has deployed 517 surveillance teams of over 1,100 officers to ensure a ban on construction and demolition activities across the national capital, reported Money Control.

On the other hand, in the Delhi-NCR areas such as Noida and Ghaziabad, authorities have suspended the physical classes in the schools.

(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)