A dense layer of smog enveloped Delhi for the fourth consecutive day and the AQI was recorded at 406 as of 8 am on Saturday morning, according to the CPCB.

Private BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles were banned from roads with violations inviting a penalty of ₹20,000.

Delhi air quality remains 'severe', prompting government restrictions and bans on vehicles to combat pollution.

Delhi's AQI hits a hazardous 404 with smog blanketing the city; restrictions imposed, including school closures and fines for violators.

Delhi's air quality remained severely hazardous for the fourth consecutive day, with a thick smog layer blanketing the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached alarming levels, prompting concerns about respiratory and cardiovascular health.

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 436, Bawana at 438, Dwarka Sector 8 at 410, Mundka at 421, Alipur at 437, Burari Crossing at 429, Lodhi Road at 426,

A dense fog enveloped Delhi and nearby regions early Saturday (16 November) as the national capital’s air quality index (AQI) remained in the ‘Severe’ category for the fourth straight day. Delhi’s overall AQI was recorded at 404 on Saturday morning, placing it in the ‘Severe’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘severe’ for the fourth consecutive day, with the national capital recording an AQI of 436 at 2pm on Saturday. An AQI score ranging between 400 and 500 is considered severe and it is said to cause serious health issues with existing diseases.

Chief Minister Atishi announced a revision of working hours across government offices to combat pollution and reduce traffic congestion on Friday.

Northern India encountered the recurring annual pre-winter event of air emergency where the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings of main pollutant PM 2.5 breached the 400-mark of “very poor” and landed the air of Delhi, Punjab and other northern cities into the “hazardous” category.

The air quality of the national capital remained in the "severe" category on Saturday morning with the AQI settling at 407 at 9 am, according to the Sameer app that provides hourly updates of the national AQI published by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).