Delhi's air quality sinks to 'very poor' as AQI nears 400
Delhi's air just took a hit, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 324 citywide, with some stations like RK Puram at 374—firmly in the "very poor" zone.
Key spots like Anand Vihar, Wazirpur, and Sonia Vihar all reported very poor levels.
The main culprits? Fine dust particles (PM2.5 and PM10) hanging in the air.
What's making it worse?
Blame it on stubborn weather: low wind speeds and a weak ventilation index kept pollution trapped over the city.
Thick smog covered neighborhoods like Akshardham, making it tough to see ahead.
Forecasts say this "very poor" air is sticking around through Friday.
Why should you care?
Breathing this air isn't great for anyone, but it's especially risky for kids, seniors, or anyone with asthma or heart issues—think coughs, asthma flare-ups, or worse.
Plus, low visibility can potentially mess with traffic and outdoor plans.
To help out, Delhi is rolling out anti-smog guns and road sweepers across the region.