The national capital woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Saturday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 333, placing it in the “very poor” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Although there has been a slight improvement compared to recent weeks, several parts of the city remained shrouded in dense haze, significantly reducing visibility. Areas such as Ghazipur Mandi, Anand Vihar, and Wazirpur reported particularly heavy smog, while many regions across Delhi continued to fall in the very poor AQI range, the CPCB said, reported news agency ANI.