Delhi Engulfed By Thick Smog Blanket As Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' — IN PICS

The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city stood at 354.

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Morning walkers, joggers and cyclists seen working out at the India Gate, despite the layer of smog that covered city. (Source: ANI)

In Gurugram AQI stood at 346 and continued to remain in the 'very poor' category. (Source: ANI)

North Delhi Air Quality was the poorest with most stations recording AQI above 400.

Noida, part of the national capital region, recorded an AQI of 406 which is in the 'severe' category. (Source: ANI)

Delhi slipped into 'severe' category on the AQI meter on Saturday. With air pollution worsening in the national capital, authorities in halted all construction work and demolition activities till further orders. (Source: ANI)

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Tuesday directed the Delhi government to intensify preventive measures and consider deploying water sprinklers and anti-smog guns round-the-clock to check spiralling air pollution levels in the city. (Source: ANI)