Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:46am on 08 Nov 2026,Sunday Weather & Environment
Delhi woke up to hazardous air quality on Diwali, November 8, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 384, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. Eleven monitoring stations recorded severe pollution levels above 400, with Punjabi Bagh registering the highest AQI of 450. Unfavourable weather, vehicle emissions, stubble burning and festive activities have worsened conditions. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) continues GRAP Stage III restrictions across Delhi-NCR, banning non-essential construction activities and restricting older vehicles. Schools up to Class V can operate in hybrid mode to reduce children's exposure to polluted air. (PC: Getty)
