Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 10:08am on 02 Nov 2023,Thursday India
Delhi grapples with a severe air quality crisis as the city's Mundka area records an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 616, classified as 'hazardous.' The National Capital Region is marked with maroon flags denoting perilous air quality. Persistent stubble burning in Punjab and low wind speeds exacerbate the situation. The Delhi High Court holds the forest department responsible for the deteriorating AQI, emphasizing the impact on children's health. Municipal Corporation allocates funds to combat the pollution crisis in the city, as Delhi faces prolonged 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality conditions.
