New Delhi pollution hits AQI 400 as residents press action
Winter smog is curbing daily activity as vehicle emissions, construction dust and field burning get trapped over the capital.
Smog continued to blanket New Delhi through Sunday (15/11), with air quality in several areas climbing above the 400 index and into the very poor category. Data cited by local media showed different AQI readings, from 334 according to IQAir to 403 from India’s Central Pollution Control Board, but both indicated hazardous pollution levels. Residents said their activities and work were being disrupted and urged the government to act quickly. Seasonal pollution in northern India worsens in winter as cold, dense air traps vehicle emissions, construction dust and smoke from burning agricultural land around the capital region.