Delhi's Air Quality Hits 'Very Poor' Levels

- **Delhi** is grappling with **alarming air quality** levels, with the **AQI** recorded at **336** at 7 AM, slightly better than the previous day's peak of over 350. - Despite the **Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-II** implementation, the situation worsened, with AQI dipping to **354** by Wednesday 8 AM. - Some areas like **Anand Vihar** reported AQI levels exceeding **400**, classified as 'severe'. - **Stubble burning** and local pollution sources are major contributors, with **PM2.5** levels rising throughout the day. - Forecasts predict **'very poor' to 'severe'** air quality for the next six days, with no major improvement expected. Source: [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/delhi-pollution-layer-of-smog-continues-to-blanket-capital-city-air-quality-remains-very-poor-at-336-delhi-aqi-451311-2024-10-24), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/as-air-quality-worsens-in-delhi-4-stations-now-in-severe-category/articleshow/114527610.cms), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/delhi-aqi-today-indias-most-polluted-city-aqi-340-national-capital-breathes-heavy-air-pollution-quality-cpcb-safar-11729730245784.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/no-respite-from-toxic-delhi-air-severe-level-close-101729705075683.html)