Delhi Chokes: Hazardous Haze Grips Capital, AQI Hits 'Severe' in Multiple Areas

• Delhi is engulfed in a thick, hazardous haze, with its overall air quality in the 'very poor' category.
• Four key areas – Narela (418), Bawana (408), Wazirpur (403), and Anand Vihar (402) – recorded 'severe' AQI levels (401-500).
• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported Delhi's average AQI at 366 at 7 am, worsening from Sunday's 377.
• Dense fog accompanying the pollution caused significant transport chaos, leading to train rescheduling at New Delhi Railway Station.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for fog, with forecasts predicting continued moderate to shallow fog.

Why It Matters: Delhi faces a severe health emergency as hazardous air pollution and dense fog grip the capital.