New Delhi, followed by Muzaffarpur, Sonipat, Gazhiabad, Saharsa, and Chandigarh, remained in the top ten most polluted cities in India on Tuesday.

New Delhi: On Tuesday, air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 355, slightly down from Monday's 349. Some locations measured AQI levels exceeding 400, including Wazirpur (424) and Jahangirpuri (418), as reported by SAFAR-India.

Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, Wazirpur, Rohini, & Mundka -- reported air quality in the severe category, with AQI levels above 400.

Delhi typically sees a spike in air pollution during the festive season starting in October. After Dussehra celebrations in the second week of October, Delhi’s Air Quality Index

The act of parali burning emits harmful and toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, which facilitate air pollution. This can cause health problems including skin irritation, respiratory issues, cancer, and asthma.

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The onset of the winter season in Delhi has been marked by a massive rise in air pollution, leaving locals struggling with health issues. Delhi's air pollution remained at high levels on Monday after its average AQI was reported at 352,