Delhi Chokes On Pollution As Temperatures Drop Further

Delhi recorded an average AQI of 335, placing it in the ‘red zone’ as the most polluted city, according to CPCB data. Falling temperatures have trapped pollutants, worsening air quality. Since Deepavali, the capital’s air has ranged from ‘poor’ to ‘severe,’ with PM2.5 remaining the key pollutant.