Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category for 2nd consecutive day: What caused the sudden spike?

Delhi residents woke up to a thick blanket of pollution on Friday morning, as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) breached the 300 mark which falls in the 'very poor' category. Data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) confirmed that the national capital is once again grappling with hazardous pollution levels. The spike in pollutant concentration began on Thursday following a severe dust storm that swept through the city, impacting visibility and exacerbating respiratory discomfort among citizens. The storm stirred up massive amounts of particulate matter, pushing AQI readings well into the "very poor" category across multiple monitoring stations.

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