The air quality in Delhi reached its worst level today, with the AQI falling into the "severe" category. According to Safar data, the AQI in the national capital dropped to 434 at 6 am.

Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed, vehicular emissions and crop stubble burning. This time, experts say that the condition is likely to get worse in the coming days.

The toxic smog engulfing Delhi was visible from space as satellite images captured the Indian national capital’s “severe” air pollution crisis continuing for two consecutive days. Historical landmarks of northern India, such as the Taj Mahal and ...