As Delhi's air quality worsens, IMA declares public health emergency
Delhi woke up to a choking blanket of smog on Tuesday as air quality in the world’s most polluted capital city reached hazardous levels
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Delhi woke up to a choking blanket of smog on Tuesday as air quality in the world's most polluted capital city reached hazardous levels. PTI
The city's air witnessed a rise in the air pollutant level with Average Air Quality Index (AQI) being 411 at 9 am on Tuesday morning. Visiblity dropped to 200 meters, resulting in slow traffic. PTI
Indian Medical Association (IMA) declared the city in a public health emergency state and urged schools to stop all outdoor activities to keep children out of hazardous air pollution. AP
Heavy smog was seen when guard of honour was accorded to Belgium King Philippe on Tuesday morning at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This is the second time Delhi has hit severe pollution level since Diwali — the first was on 20 October. AP
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), high moisture level in the air has trapped emissions from local sources and hanging low over the city in the absence of wind leading to pollution increase. PTI