Delhi AQI Crosses 400 as Dense Fog Disrupts Flights Across Northern India
Delhi woke up to hazardous air conditions on Monday as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 400 mark, slipping into the “severe” category. A thick blanket of fog and smog reduced visibility across the capital and large parts of northern India, disrupting flight operations and prompting advisories from the government, airports, and airlines. […]
Diwali Fireworks Choke Delhi: 36 Out of 38 Monitoring Stations Hit ‘Red Zone’, 4 Record ‘Severe’ AQI Above 400
As the night sky over Delhi lit up with fireworks marking Diwali celebrations, a dense blanket of smog descended upon the capital, pushing the city’s air quality into the “red zone.” According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 36 out of 38 monitoring stations across Delhi recorded air quality levels between “very […]