A thick, toxic smog descended upon the national capital on Thursday, pushing the average Air Quality Index (AQI) to 399, firmly within the ‘very poor’ category. The persistent pollution is impacting visibility and raising serious health concerns for Delhi’s inhabitants. Several areas are facing even more dire conditions; Moti Bagh and Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 439, while Akshardham and Dhaula Kuan registered 420 and 423 respectively, all categorized as ‘severe’. These high AQI readings signal an urgent need for effective pollution control measures as the city grapples with deteriorating air quality, a recurring issue during the winter months.
