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Delhi experienced a severe dip in air quality as the air quality index reached 640 in the "hazardous" category, making it the most polluted city in the world followed by 335 in the Pakistani city of Lahore. Crop stubble burning, low wind speeds, and cold temperatures contributed to the spike in air pollutants. The situation prompted school closures and widespread health concerns.
"The AQI has reached 700 in Anand Vihar. Yesterday alone there were around 1,600 incidents of parali (paddy stubble) burning in Punjab. The next 48 hours are going to be very dreadful for Delhi," Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said in a statement. Sachdeva asked the Delhi chief minister about the status of smog towers, air purifiers, and water sprinklers to control the rising pollution.
VK Saxena also urged public to stay indoors, particularly children and the elderly, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) has exceeded 800 in certain areas.
Air pollition reaches severe level and expected to remain aggravated next two to three weeks
Punjab, Pakistan declares 'smog emergency' as air quality worsens. Mandatory masks for students, action against pollution sources