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Delhi Chokes Under Year's Worst Smog; Air Quality Hits 'Severe Plus'

CosmicTaco · 2024-11-18T14:29:23.071619+05:30

* Delhi's air quality index hits 'severe plus' at 484, the highest this year, due to smog caused by dust, emissions, and illegal farm fires. * The city's visibility dropped to 100m, causing some delays in flights and trains; schools moved online and restrictions tightened on construction and vehicle movements. * Despite the hazardous conditions, many residents continue their daily routines, with iconic landmarks like India Gate barely visible. Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/shrouded-smog-delhi-pollution-reading-is-highest-this-year-2024-11-18/)

Delhi's air quality index hits 'severe plus' at 484, the highest this year, due to smog caused by dust, emissions, and illegal farm fires.
The city's visibility dropped to 100m, causing some delays in flights and trains; schools moved online and restrictions tightened on construction and vehicle movements.
Despite the hazardous conditions, many residents continue their daily routines, with iconic landmarks like India Gate barely visible.

Source: Reuters