A thick layer of smog covered Delhi and its adjoining areas this morning as pollution levels slipped to “severe” category again after a marginal improvement on Wednesday.
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Delhi’s air quality index or AQI stands at 426 as a result of farm fires in the neighbouring states and vehicular emissions. Unfavourable meteorological conditions have also contributed to pollution in the national capital.
The air quality index (AQI) between 401 and 500 is categorised as severe, the worst band on the index.
As Delhi is forced to breathe the toxic air, several residents have reported breathing difficulties, with the elderly and schoolchildren being the worst hit.
Parents, however, say the authorities should adopt long-term measures to tackle city’s rising pollution instead of shutting schools. “Closing schools is not a solution, the government should do something to tackle pollution,” a woman told NDTV.
“Our children are struggling to breathe, but the government should not shut the schools. They should take steps to improve the air quality. The kids already suffered when the schools were shut during the pandemic,” another parent said.NDTVTV
