Poison permeates the air in Delhi-NCR; the AQI has crossed 400 in several parts of the capital, while Prayagraj sees some relief from toxic air.

Poison permeates the air in Delhi-NCR; the AQI has crossed 400 in several parts of the capital, while Prayagraj sees some relief from toxic air.

Breathing in Delhi-NCR has become a major challenge—a thick blanket of haze hangs in the sky, clouds of smoke shroud the streets, and the toxic air is taking a heavy toll on people’s health. The air quality in the capital remains in the ‘very poor’ category, with the AQI reaching ‘severe’ levels in many areas.