Air pollution continued to pose a serious concern in the national capital on Friday, with Delhi recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 373 at 4 pm, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. A dense layer of smog covered several parts of the city, reducing visibility, while the transport sector emerged as the biggest contributor to pollution.
Thick grey smog persisted over Delhi throughout the day, obscuring buildings and the city skyline. The sun appeared faintly through the polluted atmosphere as visibility dropped across several areas.
The situation was particularly severe during the morning hours, when dense smog enveloped multiple parts of the capital. Unfavourable weather conditions and low wind speeds further contributed to the accumulation of pollutants close to the ground.
