Delhi AQI 'very poor,' many areas 'severe'; airport advisory issued

• Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) rapidly deteriorated to 393 ('very poor') on Saturday morning, following poor conditions on Friday.
• Several areas, including Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, ITO, DTU, and Nehru Nagar, recorded 'severe' AQI levels exceeding 400.
• Thick smog blanketed the capital, significantly reducing visibility and causing public inconvenience.
• Delhi Airport issued a low visibility advisory, advising passengers to check with airlines, though flight operations remained normal.
• The Delhi government announced efforts to control pollution, prioritizing dust reduction through initiatives like building 'wall-to-wall' roads.

Why It Matters: Delhi's critical air pollution (AQI) endangers health and disrupts normal life.