Delhi's air quality took a downturn on Sunday, plunging again into the 'very poor' category with an AQI reading of 302 after having improved to the 'moderate' level at the start of December.

Delhi’s average air quality remained in the “poor” category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 207 at 8 a.m. on Wednesday from 224 on Tuesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, some areas reported “moderate” air quality in the city.

Delhi's air quality took a downturn on Sunday, plunging again into the 'very poor' category with an AQI reading of 302 after having improved to the 'moderate' level at the start of December. The air quality had last been recorded in the 'very poor' category on November 30, with a reading of 346.

Air quality in the national capital once again slipped in the 'poor' category, after a day of light rains brought respite from the high AQI.

Light rain in Delhi improves air quality, pushing AQI from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ at 273. Know more about AQI trends, CPCB classifications, and forecasts for air quality.

Delhi's air quality persisted in the 'poor' category on Wednesday morning, with an AQI of 209. Varied AQI levels were observed across the city, ranging from 'moderate' to 'poor'. Experts attribute Monday's improved air quality to regional rainfall.

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A day after recording 'moderate' AQI, Delhi's air quality slipped into 'poor' category on Tuesday, with forecast suggesting it will remain the same for the next couple of days