Updated On: 16 December, 2025 08:49 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
a tourist grappling with Delhi pollution explained his situation, saying, "The situation here is very serious because of pollution. I arrived in Delhi last evening from Indore. Compared to Indore, I am experiencing difficulty in breathing. Visibility here is very poor; we cannot see the India Gate properly. It is affecting our health"

Delhi`s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) 378 at 8 am. Representational/ File Pic
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Delhi’s air quality remained dangerously high on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 378 at 8 am, placing the city in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
This marks a slight improvement from Monday, when the AQI had peaked at 427 in the ‘severe’ category. Despite the marginal dip, large parts of the capital were still shrouded in thick, toxic smog, reducing visibility and causing discomfort for residents, reported news agency ANI.