NEW DELHI: Air pollution continues to threaten public health across Delhi-NCR, with the city’s average Air Quality Index reaching 365 on November 7.
Authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor exposure as seasonal smog intensifies ahead of Diwali. Vehicle emissions, construction dust and crop-residue burning in neighbouring states are adding to the pollution burden.
The worsening situation has renewed concerns over the effectiveness of existing pollution-control measures and the urgent need for coordinated action across northern India