Delhi's air quality worsens as pollution levels reach severe status

Delhi's air quality has worsened, with over a dozen monitoring stations reporting "severe" levels, reaching an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 437. The overall AQI was recorded at 382, nearing the severe category threshold of 400. Despite a significant drop in pollution from stubble burning, which accounted for only 15% of the city's pollution, other sources like vehicle emissions and construction dust continue to contribute heavily to the poor air quality. The National Capital Region (NCR) is also facing high pollution levels, with areas like Bahadurgarh and Sonipat reporting AQIs of 335 and 321, respectively. The pollution crisis is exacerbated by local emissions and unfavorable weather conditions.