"smog"

Delhi High Court advised lawyers and parties-in-person to use video conferencing due to hazardous pollution levels, with the city recording an AQI of 498. Health experts warned prolonged exposure poses serious public health risks

A brief respite from the cold is anticipated on January 3 and 4. However, this relief may be short-lived as a western disturbance originating from Pakistan and Afghanistan is expected to bring heavy rain to Delhi-NCR on January 6

According to the CPCB, the average air quality index (AQI) in the national capital till 7.30 am. was 366, which is in the 'very poor' category

According to veterinarians, many animals are experiencing respiratory problems, with symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, vomiting and diarrhea

According to the Central Pollution and Control Board CPCB, the average air quality index (AQI) in the capital Delhi till 7:30 am remains at 361

People are suffering from coughs among other respiratory issues, as Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur experiences smog

The places are Jahangirpuri, Narela, Ashok Vihar, Vivek Vihar, Dwarka, Mundka, Rohini, Wazirpur, Okhla, Bawana, Anand Vihar, Punjabi Bagh and R K Puram.

The areas around ITO were seen covered in heavy smog and the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 461 here, according to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data.

The visibility in the national capital has reduced due to the presence of a high level of smog in the air.

The smog reduced the visibility to merely 300 meters in the morning affecting traffic, an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

With Diwali around the corner, the Delhi Government had already banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city to prevent further deterioration of air quality.

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

The authority said it has directed officials to identify locations where construction work is undergoing on a large scale and ensure installation of anti-smog guns there.

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

The city recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 315 at 11:10 am. The last time the air quality hit such a poor level was in February.