Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'poor' levels, with the AQI reaching 240, amidst predictions of worsening conditions due to smog. Experts indicate significant contributions from the transport sector.

The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) predicts that Delhi's air quality will remain in the "poor" category until at least Saturday. A bulletin released on Wednesday evening stated: "The air quality is likely to stay 'poor' from Thursday to Saturday, with the outlook for the next six days also indicating 'poor' air quality."

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A day after recording 'moderate' AQI, Delhi's air quality slipped into 'poor' category on Tuesday, with forecast suggesting it will remain the same for the next couple of days

Previously, the Supreme Court had allowed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to scale down air pollution measures in Delhi from Grap Stage IV to Stage II, citing improved air quality over the past week.

According to forecasts, consistent winds over the next few days will lead to a dip in temperature and negatively impact air quality.