Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai said that for the next 2-3 days, the Air Quality Index is going to remain in the 'very poor' category.
The India Meterological Department forecast said that New Delhi will remain covered in shallow fog like conditions over the period of next few days.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai accused the BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana of allowing the burning of firecrackers on Diwali despite the ban.
PM2.5 which is the most damaging of all particles present in the air, clocked an hourly average of 200.8 at 7 am.
The advisory mentioned that pregnant women, senior citizens, children and those with medical conditions should avoid exposure to pollution.
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Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has convened a high-level meeting at the Secretariat at 12 noon on Wednesday.
Pollution levels in Delhi marginally dipped on Tuesday morning and were recorded in the very poor category after five consecutive days of severe air quality.
The data from the Central Pollution Control Board shows that Delhi's air quality index increased by more than 200 points between October 27 and November 3