Delhi Enveloped in Dense Smog as Multiple Areas Record 'Severe' AQI

Delhi is experiencing poor air quality, with an air quality index (AQI) of 397 at 8 am, close to the "severe" category. Most monitoring stations recorded AQI in the "very poor" category, with some locations exceeding 400. Authorities attributed the poor air quality to low wind speeds and weak western disturbances. The government is working on multiple measures to control pollution, including road construction and repairs, and urging citizens to reduce dust and smoke in their surroundings.