On Wednesday, Mumbaikars experienced cooler weather and hazy skies. However, the latest Mumbai weather updates from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated a slight drop in temperatures.

Experts have attributed the current condition to the change in wind direction and construction work of multiple infrastructure projects being completed.

But it is not only Delhi, the AQI in Patna also is high at 308, in Lucknow it is 257, in Jaipur 211 and in Chandigarh 237, pointing to poor air quality in most of the places in north India. Punjab, which has shown on record a huge decline in stubble burning incidents this year compared to year-ago,

A 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 488 (severe) was recorded at 8am compared to 494 at 4pm on Monday, the joint-second highest ever in the Capital

Northern India is grappling with a severe air quality crisis as pollution levels skyrocket across major cities. The situation is particularly dire in Delhi, Mumbai, and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached alarming levels, posing significant health risks.