The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in 'very poor category' today. As per the India Meteorological Department, the overall air quality Index (AQI) at 8 am stood at 368. The quality in NCR region is also remain in 'very poor' category. The air quality in Noida Sector 62, was even worse at 381, while in Gurugram the air quality index was at 304.<br />'' <br />''The air quality in Faridabad was at 370 ,while Ghaziabad also witnessed the AQI level at 327 which is classified as very poor. Meanwhile, Supreme Court  yesterday directed the Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan governments to file affidavits listing the steps taken by them to prevent this. In its observation, the court said that various steps taken by different agencies are not effective in tackling the situation as the quality of air in NCR has not improved.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">This deterioration is primarily attributed to sluggish wind speed and a drop in temperatures. During the winter season, unfavorable meteorological conditions, coupled with a combination of emissions from firecrackers and paddy straw burning also contribute to the deterioration of air quality  Delhi-NCR.</span><br />

<span style="color: #222222;">The  air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to remain in a very poor category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's air quality index was recorded at 369 at 10 AM.<br />'' <br />'' The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research, SAFAR has suggested people to avoid all physical activity outdoors early morning and after sunset times. It also suggested to asthmatic people to keep relief medicine handy. It has said to stop any activity level if people experience any unusual coughing, chest discomfort and breathing difficulty. SAFAR has also suggested people to avoid burning of wood, candles or incense.</span><br />''  <br />

The air quality in Delhi continues to remain in a very poor category today. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's air quality index was recorded at 397 at 10 AM. An Air Quality Index between 201 and 300 is considered poor, 301 to 400 very poor and 401 to 500 severe.  According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, SAFAR, the AQI is likely to marginally improve and stay in the Very Poor for tomorrow. The stubble burning share in PM2.5 is estimated to be 36 per cent for today. <br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind has promulgated an ordinance to constitute a Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas.<br />''<b> </b><br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The commission will work towards better coordination, research, identification and resolution of problems surrounding the Air Quality Index in the NCR and adjoining areas. It will consist of a Chairperson, a representative from the Ministry of Environment, members from the state of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, technical experts from the Central Pollution Control Board and Indian Space Research Organization among others. The Commission will have the power to take all such measures, issue directions and entertain complaints to protect and improve the air quality in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas. It will also lay down the parameters for discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources. </span><br />