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

New Delhi: On Tuesday, air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 355, slightly down from Monday's 349. Some locations measured AQI levels exceeding 400, including Wazirpur (424) and Jahangirpuri (418), as reported by SAFAR-India.

Delhi's environment department has pinpointed 57 major pollution sources across 13 hotspots in the city. These hotspots, identified in 2018, have consistently recorded higher PM2.5 levels than the city's average.

Forecasts show AQI should continue to remain very poor till at least Thursday, with no significant change in meteorological conditions likely

Delhi residents are demanding action from authorities as the city's air quality remains in the 'very poor' range, two weeks after Diwali. Citizens report experiencing respiratory problems due to the heavy smog.

The onset of the winter season in Delhi has been marked by a massive rise in air pollution, leaving locals struggling with health issues. Delhi's air pollution remained at high levels on Monday after its average AQI was reported at 352,