With rising air pollution in Delhi, the city is seeing a surge in the sale of air purifiers and masks, according to several traders and pha.

New Delhi's air quality was very poor for the second day, with an air quality index (AQI) reading of 327 on Tuesday, and is likely to remain in the ‘very poor’ to ‘poor' category for the next six days, according to the Centre's System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

During the winter months, Delhi experiences severe pollution, driven by a combination of factors, such as low wind speeds, dropping temperatures, high moisture levels and the presence of pollution particles that act as surfaces for condensation.

Air Quality Index at 307, Anand Vihar worst hit at 361, smog envelops city, temperatures settle above average.

Vehicular emissions top cause of air pollution, but stubble burning in neighbouring states aggravates the situation

Delhi's air quality severely deteriorates with AQI reaching 349, categorized as 'Very Poor.' Despite a ban, firecrackers were used on Karwa Chauth, exacerbating pollution. Toxic foam in the Yamuna River highlights untreated wastewater issues,

Delhi's air quality hits 'very poor' with an AQI of 307; firecracker ban in effect until January 1 as authorities aim to curb pollution

The Air Quality Index of Delhi worsened to 'very poor' category, as an AQI of 307 was recorded on Monday morning, just a week ahead of Diwali. One of the major factors for the declining air quality in Delhi is stubble burning.