Air pollution levels in the national capital continued to remain a serious concern on Sunday, with Delhi recording a `very poor` Air Quality Index (AQI) of 318 around 8 am, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

IMD issues yellow alert, warns of thunderstorms and gusty winds

At the same time, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Delhi, warning of unstable weather conditions. The forecast includes the possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds blowing at speeds of 30–40 kmph in isolated areas of the city. Similar weather conditions are likely to prevail across neighbouring regions, including Haryana and Chandigarh. In Haryana’s Karnal district, a hailstorm was reported earlier in the day.