The air quality index continued to fluctuate between the "severe" and "very poor" categories in Delhi. The city's 24-hour average air quality index, recorded until 4 pm on Sunday, was 318 (very poor),

The Centre's Decision Support System (DSS) for Air Quality Management estimated that vehicular emissions contributed 18.1 per cent to Delhi's pollution on Sunday. Stubble burning, another major factor, accounted for 19 per cent of Delhi's pollution on Saturday.

India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.

Weeks after a sudden spike in air pollution in the national capital, police are ensuring strict implementation of pollution control measures. More than 1.64 lakh challans amounting to Rs 164 crore were issued in October,

The prevailing meteorological conditions also led to a rise in the temperature, with Delhi clocking a maximum temperature of 29.4°C

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to severe levels, forcing Noida schools to operate online until November 27. The District Inspector of Schools confirmed the suspension of physical classes due to hazardous AQI readings.

Delhi's worsening air quality is causing respiratory distress in animals, impacting their health and behavior, veterinarians and activists warn.