Smog Blankets Delhi: Air Quality Dips to 'Very Poor' (AQI 303)

• Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 303 on Sunday morning, categorizing it as "very poor" due to persistent smog.
• Several areas, including Anand Vihar, ITO, Ashok Vihar, and Dwarka, reported "very poor" air quality with reduced visibility.
• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change addressed alarming pollution levels, noting various studies on air pollution's impact.
• The government established the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to oversee air quality in Delhi-NCR.
• CAQM has issued 95 Statutory Directions and developed a Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat pollution.

Why It Matters: Your health is at risk due to Delhi's 'Very Poor' air quality and persistent smog.