Delhi's AQI hits 391 near 'severe,' homes and workplaces affected
India
Delhi's air quality took a hit this week, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 391, just under the "severe" mark.
Spots like Rohini, Punjabi Bagh, and R.K. Puram saw even higher numbers, making it tough to breathe for many across both homes and workplaces.
Supreme Court urges vehicle emissions fixes
The Supreme Court called out vehicle emissions as a big part of the problem and asked for urgent fixes, especially with traffic heavy in Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram.
The Centre has outlined existing measures to cut down pollution from cars, factories, and construction dust.
The court would pass further orders after Diwali to see what more can be done.