New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- Delhi continued to grapple with worsening air pollution on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 324 by evening and several parts of the national capital recording readings above 400, even as relatively cool temperatures, shallow morning fog and largely clear skies offered little respite from the choking conditions.
The city's overall air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with monitoring stations reporting readings ranging from 242 to 405, according to the AQI dashboard. Rohini recorded the highest AQI at 405, placing it in the 'severe' category, followed by Alipur at 375, Vivek Vihar at 370, Narela at 363 and Chandni Chowk at 358.
High pollution levels were also reported at Akshardham and I...