Air quality approaches 'severe' category in Delhi as AQI touches 380-mark

CPCB has recommended avoiding outdoor exercises between November 1 and November 10, as the air is expected to turn toxic in the coming days in the national capital

Air quality in Delhi-NCR remained in the 'very poor' category after the air quality index (AQI) worsened to 380 on Sunday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has consistently been in the 'poor' and the ' very poor' category over the past one week and is expected to worsen further in the coming days.

The AQI was recorded at 350 in at 4 pm on Saturday which jumped to 380 as recorded at 9 am on Sunday morning by the CPCB.

An AQI of 0-100 is considered 'Good+Satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate',