Delhi Air Pollution Surges to Severe Plus Levels, Authorities Implement Emergency Measures
Air pollution in Delhi has reached alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 1,500, drastically affecting residents and leading to flight disruptions. In response, authorities have shut schools, banned construction, and restricted non-essential truck access to the city. Experts warn that conditions may worsen in the coming days, necessitating further action. The WHO considers an AQI above 300 hazardous, and Delhi’s pollution control board has classified the air quality as ‘severe plus.’