According to NDTV, the atmosphere quality index was 467 units, while the level of up to 50 units is considered “good”.
It is noted that due to the deteriorating environmental situation as a result of weakening wind power and lower temperatures in New Delhi, Indian authorities limited the number of cars on city streets, temporarily closed schools, and also involved firefighters who began to spray water to moisten air.
Earlier it became known that in New Delhi, due to smog, which reached the highest level in recent years, flights were delayed.
It was reported that rains exacerbate the smog situation from vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions, and stubble burning on farms in neighboring states.