Delhi's air quality stays very poor as IMD warns of dense smog and rain in several states
Delhi's air quality remains in the "very poor" category, with many areas recording an air quality index (AQI) above 300. Some locations, like Vivek Vihar, reached an AQI of 421, indicating severe pollution levels. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for dense fog in parts of East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Gangetic West Bengal. Heavy rainfall is also expected in isolated areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Thunderstorms and lightning are forecasted for isolated regions in Kerala, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Manipur. These weather conditions are expected to occur on November 5.