Delhi Air Quality Reaches 'Severe'

India — Delhi is experiencing severe air pollution, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently breaching the 400 mark, classifying it as 'severe' and making it one of the most polluted cities in India. The 24-hour average AQI has remained in the 'very poor' or 'severe' categories since Diwali. Key pollutants are PM2.5 and PM10. Stubble burning in neighboring states like India — Punjab, India, India — Haryana, and India — Uttar Pradesh contributes significantly (around 30%) to India — Delhi's pollution, while the transport sector accounts for about 15%. In response, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has advised private institutions to implement work-from-home policies and adjusted office timings for government and municipal offices. The Air Quality Early Warning System predicts continued 'very poor' air quality in the coming days for India — Delhi and the National Capital Region, including India — Noida, India — Greater Noida, and India — Ghaziabad, which also report 'very poor' AQI levels.