As per data recorded at 8 am, the AQI at Anand Vihar was recorded at 218, 245 at Punjabi Bagh, 276 at India Gate and 288 at Jhilmil Industrial area.

Delhi's air quality has plummeted into the "very poor" category once again with the onset of winter, as stubble burning in neighboring states exacerbates the pollution levels. Despite measures like GRAP Stage 2 and water sprinkling to curb the smog,

New Delhi is home to more than 30 million people and is regularly ranked as one of the most polluted urban areas on the planet. Commuters walking to work cough through poisonous smog that kills thousands each year, according to health experts, although few in the sprawling city wear masks.

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A new study reveals how stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana affects Delhi's air quality. Despite a decrease in farm fires, Delhi's AQI remains critically high, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions and public awareness to tackle air pollution effectively.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai urged transport ministers of neighboring states to stop diesel buses from entering Delhi due to GRAP II restrictions. He highlighted vehicular emissions from such buses as a major factor in worsening air quality.

The air quality in Delhi has been declining, prompting the authorities to enforce these measures. The second stage of GRAP restrictions came into effect from 8 am.