Updated On: 27 December, 2025 12:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Visuals around India Gate as a layer of smog engulfs the national capital. The AQI (Air Quality Index) in the area is 303, classified as `Very Poor` by the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)

`Very Poor` air quality requires people, especially vulnerable groups. Representational Pic
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Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated, slipping back into the ‘Very Poor’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 300 in multiple areas. Thick smog and fog are trapping pollutants, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life.
Authorities are closely monitoring pollution levels and enforcing measures such as the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule to mitigate the situation, reported news agency ANI.