Though air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning, Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) further deteriorated to 392, as of 7 am, and crossed the 400 mark at several places, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). With the pollution levels rising, the residents grappled with burning eyes, sore throats and itchy noses amid a thick, choking haze. The Graded Response Action Plan stage-II measures continue, and the stricter measures under Graded Response Action Plan stage-III are yet to be implemented.

Delhi-NCR AQI today

Several monitoring stations across the city recorded 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality, as Anand Vihar reported an AQI of 412, Alipur 414, Ashok Vihar 416, Bawana 436, Burari Crossing 430, Chandni Chowk 41

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