Delhi Chokes: AQI 452, 'Severe' Air Quality & Thick Smog

• Delhi's air quality remains 'severe' with an AQI of 452 on Monday, continuing a trend from Sunday.
• Thick smog blankets the capital, significantly reducing visibility and causing discomfort.
• Several areas, including RK Puram (477) and Wazirpur (500), recorded 'severe' AQI levels.
• A CAQM road-inspection drive on December 12 found high dust levels, waste accumulation, and biomass burning on DDA-maintained roads.
• CAQM urged DDA to enhance dust mitigation, improve operational efficiency, and prevent open burning to address air pollution.

Why It Matters: Delhi's severe air quality poses serious health risks to its residents.