Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the government will implement additional restrictions, including the odd-even vehicle rule, based on further requirements and expert advice. Rai asserted that the Delhi government is taking all measures to combat rising air pollution levels.

Delhi's air quality worsens to 493 AQI, exceeding WHO limits, as smog blankets northern India, prompting restrictions and health concerns.

Air quality in northern India has worsened over the past week, with New Delhi's AQI recording a reading of 465, classified as "severe plus category", on Sunday evening due to unfavourable meteorological conditions,