Delhi's air quality remained severely hazardous for the fourth consecutive day, with a thick smog layer blanketing the city. The Air Quality Index (AQ

New Delhi faces a significant temperature drop and severe air quality issues, with AQI levels reaching alarming figures amid persistent smog.

The government changed the working hours in government offices in order to lessen traffic jams. Schools were required to transition to virtual learning, and all schools stayed shut on Saturday. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology forecasted that air quality will be very bad for the next six days.

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 436, Bawana at 438, Dwarka Sector 8 at 410, Mundka at 421, Alipur at 437, Burari Crossing at 429, Lodhi Road at 426,

Stringent anti-pollution measures under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) came into force on Friday, following an order from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

A study published in June found that air pollution killed 135 million people over the last four decades around the world, with India and China accounting for the bulk of the fatalities. In 2023, Delhi’s AQI was recorded between 445 and 520 just a day after Diwali, placing it firmly in the “severe” category.

Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.

After reaching a peak, Delhi’s AQI has remained in the ‘severe’ category for the fourth day in a row. Covered in a thick blanket of fog and pollution, the poor visibility has even caused many school to remain closed for the past few days.

Agencies and governments expressly responsible for quelling the crisis have chosen to pass the blame to everyone but themselves

The GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi include ban on demolition and construction activities, and entry of certain vehicles inside Delhi-NCR, among other curbs, to prevent further deterioration of air quality.