Pollution Levels  

The Indian Meteorological Department said the city is likely to witness dense fog in the next 48 hours despite pollution levels dipping further
 

The Winter session of the Parliament is ongoing and the discussion on air pollution and climate change expected to be on the floors in the Lok Sabha. The discussion assumes significance as Delhi and its adjoining regions have been battling severe pollution levels in the last few days mainly due to stubble burning by farmers in Haryana and Punjab.

Schools in Delhi reopened after an extended Diwali break after the city was covered in a blanket of smog. While the pollution levels have gradually come down since Sunday, the AQI still remains in the 'poor' category.
 

As air pollution levels go off the charts, not only humans but pets are also facing the brunt of bad weather
 

Delhi International Airport Limited said due to low visibility, 32 flights have been diverted. Air pollution levels in the national capital escalated to hazardous and visibility dropped significantly.

Union minister Harshvardhan said that the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has constituted a 41-member team, which will continuously monitor the air pollution levels and report to the board