Toxic Smog Chokes Delhi: AQI Soars to 386, 'Very Poor' Air Quality

• Delhi's air quality is 'very poor' with an average AQI of 329; areas like Anand Vihar and Ghazipur reached 386.
• The 'very poor' AQI category (301-400) poses a risk of respiratory illnesses, even for healthy individuals, with prolonged exposure.
• Sonia Vihar (338), Wazirpur (382), and Bawana (365) also recorded 'very poor' air quality.
• A thick layer of dense fog blanketed parts of Haryana, reducing visibility.

Why It Matters: Delhi's 'very poor' air quality endangers public health.