New Delhi, Nov 1: Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) nearing 300, as a thick haze of smog blanketed the city despite a series of anti-pollution measures in place across the National Capital Region (NCR).

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 298 at 8 a.m., while several other locations reported ‘very poor’ levels. As per CPCB norms, an AQI between 201–300 is considered ‘poor,’ 301–400 ‘very poor,’ and 401–500 ‘severe.’

Officials attributed the worsening conditions to post-Diwali emissions, stagnant weather, and residual smoke. Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) continues to be enforced across Delhi-NCR.

In a bid to control vehicular pollution, the New

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