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The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi remained in the ‘poor’ category in most parts of Delhi NCR on Thursday morning, as per SAFAR-India (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research). However, some areas of Delhi also recorded AQI in the ‘very poor’ category on Thursday morning including Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar and ITO where AQI stood at 348, 323 and 313, respectively, as per the CPCB data.  

Delhi has been experiencing air quality in the range of ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’ over the last few weeks. On Wednesday, the AQI in the national capital was at 286, as per the data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).  

"The pollution level seems to be high now. Breathing gets difficult, visibility gets impacted and there is also a headache sometimes," said while speaking to news agency ANI on Thursday morning. 

Earlier, the air quality of Delhi improved on Wednesday from ‘very poor’ on Tuesday to ‘poor’ category but it remained significantly higher compared to the WHO guidelines for healthy air quality. 

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Delhi Weather Update

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted no rainfall in the national capital till December 11. The met department stated there will be clear skies with shallow to moderate fog in the morning across the city.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said last week that Grap-3 has been lifted in the national capital but the government is trying to ensure that Grap-1 and 2 are strictly implemented.

"Due to the change in weather during the last two days, there has been a decline in pollution. The Commission for Air Quality Management has lifted the restrictions of Grap-3. The ban on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel vehicles and the ban on construction demolition have been lifted," Gopal Rai said as quoted by ANI.