New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital deteriorated further on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) near AIIMS and surrounding areas touching 421, placing it in the 'Severe' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The worsening air quality comes after Saturday's citywide average AQI stood at 245, which falls under the 'Poor' category. The spike marks a sharp escalation in pollution levels across Delhi within 24 hours.

As per CPCB data, several monitoring stations across the capital recorded air quality in the 'Severe' range, while some areas continued to report 'Very Poor' levels. Read Also JD(U)'s Mokama Candidate Anant Singh Arrested In Murder Of Jan Suraaj Worker Dularchand Yadav Ahead...

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