In the heart of New Delhi, the air quality index (AQI) catapulted into the realm of “severe” this Friday, compelling the temporary closure of select educational institutions for a span of two days.
Delhi reaches ‘severe’ levels
In the heart of New Delhi, the air quality index (AQI) catapulted into the realm of “severe” this Friday, compelling the temporary closure of select educational institutions for a span of two days.
As the winter season unfurls its chilling grasp, an ominous shroud of noxious smog envelops the Indian capital, ensnaring vehicular emissions, construction particulates, and the residue of burnt crop stubble from neighboring states. The consequence is a surge in respiratory afflictions among the sprawling populace of 20 million residents dwelling within the city’s confines.
Delhi reaches ‘severe’ levels-Citizens lamented of ocular irritation and scratchy throats, witnessing the air transform into a dense, ashen hue as the AQI oscillated around 480 at certain surveillance points within the city, as elucidated by Reuters today.
New Delhi, India, has etched its place at 611 in the ‘hazardous’ echelon of the world’s most polluted metropolises, as delineated by the real-time compilation by Swiss consortium IQAir.
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Delhi reaches ‘severe’ levels-The AQI spectrum, with 0-50 deemed commendable, delineates a stark contrast to the perilous 400-500 range, which poses a threat even to the well-being of robust individuals.