In response to the crisis, Delhi’s government has implemented anti-pollution measures to protect residents' health.

The air quality in Delhi has been a major topic of discussion for some time now. The rapid deterioration of the city's air is a clear indication of broader chan

Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 at 15:00 IST (10:30 BST),

Delhi recorded air pollution more than 17 times above an acceptable level as worsening smog triggered curbs on trucking and shuttered construction sites and schools.

With a thick blanket of smog enveloping the national capital, its air quality reeled under the ‘severe plus’ category with the average air quality Index (AQI) pegged at 494 on Monday. Amid the hazardous air situation,

An AQI above 400 is considered hazardous, impacting even healthy individuals and posing serious risks to those with existing health conditions.

Delhi's air quality plummets to its worst this season, triggering GRAP 4 restrictions. With a severe AQI of 484, the city faces bans on truck entry, construction activities, and reduced office capacities.

While air purifiers can improve indoor air quality, their effectiveness in extreme pollution levels like Delhi’s AQI of 400-500 is limited, and proper use and maintenance are key to seeing any benefits.

This dramatic deterioration in air quality has prompted urgent action from authorities, with Delhi experiencing a host of severe environmental concerns.

The Supreme Court agreed for an urgent hearing of a plea on Monday seeking directions to curb air pollution in the national capital and adjoining areas.