Just days before Diwali, Delhi-NCR is already struggling to breathe. On Tuesday morning, Delhiites woke up to ‘very poor’ air quality. The national capital’s average air quality index (AQI) surpassed 310, categorising it as ‘very poor’ and prompting the enforcement of GRAP Stage II.
The photos are not blurry, but they show the truth of living in Delhi-NCR.Â
A layer of smog engulfed the Akshardham Temple and adjacent areas as the AQI dropped to 385, which the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) categorises as ‘Very Poor’.
Similar was the situation in Anand Vihar, where the AQI dropped to 382, which was again categorised as ‘ Very Poor’.Â
The condition of Delhi’s highly populated Ghazipur area continued to deteriorate.Â
It’s become difficult for walkers to continue their morning walks as the AQI at Kartavya Path and its surrounding areas dropped to 328.Â
Even around 6:30 a.m., visibility is poor as layers of smog engulf Nehru Place and surrounding areas, making it difficult for commuters to see.
According to the CPCB, the AQI at ITO dropped to 295, categorised as ‘Poor’.
The layers of smog could be seen even in Ayodhya. Visuals from Ram Ki Paidi.
