Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) showed improvement but stayed in the "poor" range, as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported a lower AQI of 273 at 8 am on Monday.

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.

With Delhi-NCR grappling with declining air quality and rising pollution, various government initiatives aim to combat the primary sources. Key causes include industrial pollution, vehicular emissions,

Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed, vehicular emissions and crop stubble burning. This time, experts say that the condition is likely to get worse in the coming days.

Delhi is experiencing very poor air quality, with some areas reaching severe levels. The Air Quality Index numbers are above 300 and even above 400 in some locations. Lack of rainfall and emissions have worsened the situation.

Delhi observed a 38% rise in garbage fires in October and November compared to last year, driven by negligence and reckless behavior such as burning trash. These fires pose health risks and exacerbate the city's air pollution,

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor', some areas slip into 'severe' levels and the Supreme Court on Thursday declined to ease the emergency measures outlined under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP),

Delhi's air quality 'very poor', second-lowest temperature recorded, with warmer-than-usual November, clear skies predicted.

Delhi residents affected by the rapidly worsening pollution levels expressed that government intervention could help address.

Several areas in national capital witnessed 'Severe' air quality despite measures in place to curb air pollution.