Air quality in Delhi turns 'very poor'

The air quality in Delhi turns 'very poor' as pollution levels cross 300 marks for the first time in 11 days. The Air Quality Index is worsened to the middle-end of the "very poor" category on Thursday. Further deterioration to the higher-end of the "very poor" category is forecast for Friday.

New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital turned 'very poor' on Thursday due to falling temperatures, high humidity and calm winds.

The air quality index in the city crossed the 300 mark for the first time in 11 days and stood at 339 at 8 am.

Pollution levels in a few areas, including Jahangirpuri (405), Rohini (404) and Nehru Nagar (406) shot up to severe levels.