Updated On: 09 December, 2025 10:21 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Early-morning visuals from India Gate and Kartavya Path showed the landmarks partially shrouded in grey haze, with the AQI in the area measured at 265, also within the ‘Poor’ range. Other key monitoring stations reported similar levels: 294 at ITO, 282 at Alipur, 253 at Aya Nagar, and 291 at Burari

Pollution levels were significantly worse in Akshardham, where the AQI climbed to 319. Representational Pic
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The national capital continued to grapple with deteriorating air quality on Tuesday, as a thin layer of smog lingered over several parts of Delhi, reducing visibility during the early hours, reported news agency ANI.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an AQI of 292 at 8 am, placing overall air quality firmly in the ‘Poor’ category.