In photos: Winter brings toxic air, North India's air quality remains severely poor on Day 3
North India's air quality remained severely poor for the third consecutive day.
The national Capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching a severe level of 409 early on Friday morning.
The readings being above the 300 mark in neighbouring cities in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Himanshu Mahajan
At many places, heavy fog was witnessed in Punjab and Haryana, which reduced the visibility to zero.
Himanshu Mahajan
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the region continues to suffer from hazardous pollution levels as winter approaches, with many of the cities in Delhi's neighbourhood registering dangerously high AQI values.
As of 6:15 A.M., data from the CPCB indicated an average AQI of 409 in Delhi, categorised as "severe," meaning it poses a significant health risk to residents.
As the region grapples with severe pollution, daily life for residents is increasingly affected, with many experiencing respiratory issues, eye irritation, and persistent coughs.
The situation is so severe that people across the capital and neighbouring NCR areas are resorting to use of masks and air purifiers in a bid to protect themselves from the toxic air.
