New Delhi, followed by Muzaffarpur, Sonipat, Gazhiabad, Saharsa, and Chandigarh, remained in the top ten most polluted cities in India on Tuesday.

At least a dozen stations recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of over 350, falling in the ‘very poor’ air category. The ITI Jahangirpuri area went one notch higher as the zone's AQI plummeted to 377, which is considered as ‘severe’ as per the CPCB metrics.

Delhi continued to battle with air pollution for the 10th consecutive day post-Diwali as a dense layer of smog blanketed parts of the national capital on Sunday morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data,

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an overall air quality index of 349 at 9 a.m. Two stations, Bawana and Jahangirpuri, reported "severe" air quality.

Mumbai had an AQI of 141 compared with 150 average over the last week, while Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru all had AQI levels below 100

Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 349 at 9 a.m. However, at least two weather stations out of the 39 in the city - Bawana and Jahangirpuri - reported 'severe' quality air at 401 and 412,

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Delhi continued to grapple with hazardous air quality for the 10th consecutive day following Diwali. The Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'very poor' category across numerous locations, with readings exceeding 300 at several monitoring stations,