Delhi, Nearby Cities Blanketed By Toxic Air For 3rd Straight Day

Air Pollution: A sharp increase in stubble burning in the last few days has also contributed to the rise in air pollution.

Delhi and neighbouring cities were blanketed by toxic air for the third straight day after the ban on crackers was widely violated on Diwali. 

A sharp increase in stubble burning in the last few days has also contributed to the rise in air pollution. 

The Air Quality Index or AQI - as it is more commonly known as - hit the "severe" category in Delhi, and nearby cities - Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad.

The AQI was worst in Gurgaon (460), followed by Ghaziabad (458), Noida (455), Faridabad (449). Delhi's AQI stood at 436.