Delhi's Air Quality Index Nears Severe Level Amid Smog
Delhi is experiencing a severe air pollution event with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 375, enveloping the city in thick smog. This deterioration has severely reduced visibility and poses significant health risks to residents. The elevated pollution levels push many parts of Delhi into the 'severe' pollution category, affecting daily activities and well-being.
New Delhi is currently covered by a dense smoke-like smog as the Air Quality Index (AQI) escalates to 375, which is within the 'severe' pollution category. The thick smog has critically impaired visibility across many regions, contributing to disrupted daily life and raising concerns over health impacts for the population. Such hazardous pollution levels are linked to increased respiratory and cardiovascular problems, putting vulnerable groups at greater risk. The escalating AQI reflects worsening environmental conditions that demand urgent attention. Monitoring agencies have confirmed that parts of the city have recorded AQI values that categorize the air quality as 'severe,' signaling dangerous pollutant concentrations. These developments underscore the acute air pollution crisis affecting Delhi, with residents facing challenges associated with poor air quality such as limited outdoor activities and health advisories to mitigate exposure.
