Delhi’s air quality worsened sharply on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 393 at around 8 am, placing the city in the 'Very Poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

This follows a continuation of unhealthy air conditions observed on Friday, when the AQI had stood at 349 at around 4 pm A dense layer of smog persisted across several parts of the national capital, reducing visibility and causing discomfort to residents, according to the news agency ANI.