Delhi-NCR AQI Stays Very Poor as Thick Haze Blankets Capital
· India · News18, Moneycontrol
Delhi-NCR's Air Quality Index remained in the 'Very Poor' category on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index crossing 350 in multiple monitoring stations. A thick haze blanketed the capital, severely reducing visibility and prompting health warnings. The Central Pollution Control Board reported that PM2.5 levels exceeded safe limits by over ten times in several areas. Schools in some districts were advised to restrict outdoor activities as respiratory issues spiked across the region.
Why it matters
Millions of residents face heightened health risks from toxic air, with vulnerable groups including children and the elderly advised to stay indoors and seek medical care for respiratory distress.
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