Air pollution in national capital spike during Chhath Puja, AQI reaches ‘severe’ level
The city experienced a layer of smog covering many areas, with pollution levels spiking during Chhath Puja. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 382 in some places, with some areas seeing a “severe” level of pollution. The IMD forecasted mist or smog to cover the city at night. Sixteen weather stations recorded AQI levels above…