Delhi air 'very poor'; data says November pollution worst in 7 years

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 362 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi's air was toxic on Wednesday without any improvement as data stated the pollution in November was the worst in seven years.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 362 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). Readings below 50 are considered safe, while anything above 300 is considered hazardous or 'severe'.

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi AQI in November was the worst in seven years with the city witnessing severe pollution on 11 days and not a single "good" air quality day,