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A thick layer of smog blanketed Delhi for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, with air quality remaining in the “very poor” category, according to government data.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 309, showing little improvement despite slightly stronger winds. Several areas, including Alipur (421), Jahangirpuri (404) and Wazirpur (404), recorded “severe” levels, where the air is considered hazardous even for healthy people.

Experts said pollution levels have risen steadily since Diwali celebrations on Oct. 20, as smoke from firecrackers, low wind speeds and falling temperatures trapped pollutants near the ground. The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) reported wind speeds below 8 km/

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