Air emergency in Delhi: AQI remains ‘very poor’; Anand Vihar clocks 408

Delhi woke to a thick smog blanket as winter sets in, with the AQI reaching 384, categorizing it as ‘Very Poor’. Several areas reported ‘Severe’ levels, exceeding 400. While authorities lifted Stage III restrictions, vigilance under earlier stages continues to prevent further deterioration. Residents noted increased pollution, with one attributing it to volcanic ash.