Delhi's air quality plummets as thick fog blankets the city, with AQI levels soaring above 300, raising health alarms among residents and officials alike.

The average AQI in the capital on Friday was 292, only eight points away from touching the red colour-coded category (very poor).

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi's Anand Vihar has been recorded at 334, which is classified as 'very poor'.

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The Delhi government's Public Works Department (PWD) has initiated measures to mitigate dust pollution, including sprinkling water across various areas.

The drop in AQI levels in Delhi comes nearly two weeks ahead of Diwali. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI when marked under the ‘Poor’ category can cause breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure, whereas, when under the ‘Very Poor’ category, it can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure.

Delhi's air quality continues to deteriorate for the fourth consecutive day as winter approaches. In Anand Vihar and Akshardham, the AQI rose to 334.

The Central Pollution Control Board warns that an AQI in the 'very poor' category can significantly elevate the risk of respiratory illnesses with prolonged exposure

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