Air quality worsens to ‘very poor’ category in Delhi, parts of north India
Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'very poor' level on November 2, 2026, with the Central Pollution Control Board reporting a 24‑hour average AQI of 310 at 8 a.m. Similar conditions were observed in several northern Indian regions, prompting health advisories and heightened monitoring of pollutants across the affected areas. Authorities urged mask use and reduced outdoor exposure.