New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- The national capital on Wednesday morning continued to breathe "poor" air as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 237, according to the latest data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The air quality in East Delhi's Anand Vihar area deteriorated to the "very poor" category on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) being recorded at 342 at 8:00 AM, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

According to the CPCB's health impact scale, an AQI between 301-400 can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure. The data indicates that Nitrogen Dioxide levels also peaked at 143 on Tuesday night, further complicating the atmospheric mix before settling slightly...