"Air pollution in Delhi and its suburbs, which together make up the National Capital Region, has been at its worst levels in weeks. According to government data, the averageAir Quality Index (AQI) in the region on Monday was 471, which among the worst in the world, with any measurement above 300 considered "hazardous" to health. For comparison, any measurement under 50 is considered "good.""
"Low visibility from the haze disrupted air and rail travel on Monday. Over 40 flights were reported to have been cancelled while dozen others were delayed. The Delhi airport had earlier issued a travel advisory, warning passengers of disruptions. It said in the afternoon that runway visibility had improved but some arrivals and departures could still be impacted. Smog causes deadly highway pile up"
Air quality in New Delhi remained in the “severe” category for a third consecutive day as thick toxic smog engulfed the capital. The National Capital Region recorded an average Air Quality Index of 471, well above the hazardous threshold of 300 and far from the under-50 benchmark for good air. Authorities imposed stringent pollution controls, banning older diesel vehicles, halting construction, and directing schools to adopt hybrid classes. Low visibility disrupted air and rail travel, canceling over 40 flights and causing delays. The smog contributed to a multi-vehicle crash on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway that killed at least two people. Political pressure mounted for long-term solutions.
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