Delhi-NCR Engulfed In Smog As AQI Levels Reach 'Severe Plus' Mark

The air quality index in Delhi and NCR regions such as Noida and Gurugram have reached the "severe plus" category, prompting the implementation of pollution-curbing?restrictions and GRAP IV in Delhi. Due to the rise in stubble burning and pollution levels, Delhi-NCR continues to be engulfed in a blanket of smog.??

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Updated on: 19 November 2024 3:24 pm

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North India Air pollution photo gallery_Low visibility in Delhi

Air Pollution: Low visibility in Delhi | Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/Outlook

Vehicles move on a Delhi Meerut Expressway road amid low visibility due to smog, in Delhi. Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'severe plus' category on Monday with the city recording an AQI of 484.

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North India Air pollution photo gallery_Smog near Akshardham Temple

Air Pollution: Smog near Akshardham Temple | Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/Outlook

Vehicles move on a road amid fog, near Akshardham Temple in New Delhi.

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North India Air pollution photo gallery_smog at Kartavya Path

Air Pollution: View of the Kartavya Path covered in smog | Photo: Suresh K Pandey/Outlook

People visit the Kartavya Path amid smog, in New Delhi.

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North India Air pollution photo gallery_sprinkles water to control air pollution

Air Pollution: Sprinkling water to curb smog | Photo: Suresh K Pandey/Outlook

A Delhi government vehicle sprinkles water to control air pollution amidst thick Layer of smog in New Delhi.

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North India Air pollution photo gallery_metro train runs amid smog

Air Pollution: Delhi metro runs amid low visibility | Photo: Suresh K Pandey/Outlook

A metro train runs amid low visibility due to smog, in Delhi.

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North India Air pollution photo gallery_smog envelops Delhi-NCR

Air Pollution: Thick smog envelops Delhi-NCR | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup

Office goers walk wearing a face mask amidst a thick layer of smog as air pollution shoots up in New Delhi.

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North India Air pollution photo gallery_Smog in Delhi

Air Pollution: Smog in Delhi | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup

Commuters drive through a thick layer of smog as air pollution shoots up in New Delhi.

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North India Air pollution photo gallery_Smog blankets Delhi-NCR

Air Pollution: Smog blankets Delhi-NCR | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup

A commuter drives amidst a thick layer of smog as air pollution shoots up in New Delhi.

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North India Air pollution photo gallery_Stubble burning near Agra-yamuna expressway

Air Pollution: Stubble burning near Agra-yamuna expressway | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup

Buffalos run across as farmers burn crop residue after harvest near Agra-yamuna expressway at Mandi village some 290 kilometers (181 miles) from New Delhi.

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