Delhi's air pollution crisis continued to worsen on Sunday as a thick layer of toxic smog blanketed the capital city and neighbouring areas. Visibility across the national capital region (NCR) remained poor throughout the day. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's air quality index (AQI) stood at 461 (falling in the 'severe plus' category) on Sunday morning, up from 431 ('severe' category) a day before.

As per official data, all 40 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi recorded AQI in at least severe category, with readings in multiple areas reaching the maximum measurable limit of 500. The neighbourhood of Rohini recorded the worst AQI of 499, followed by Bawana (498), Vivek Vihar (495), Ashok Vihar (493), Narela (492), and Anand Vihar (491). E

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