Air quality

IN PHOTOS: Toxic haze grips Lutyens’ Delhi, smog surrounds iconic landmarks

A thick layer of smog enveloped Rashtrapati Bhavan, Samvidhan Sadan and Parliament House in New Delhi on Wednesday, as deteriorating air quality pushed pollution levels higher across the national capital. (PICS/PTI)

Updated 8 hours ago

The national capital recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 301, categorised as ‘very poor’, which can trigger respiratory illnesses with prolonged exposure. PIC/ PTI

IN PHOTOS: Marine Drive chokes as smog engulfs south Mumbai

Mumbai’s iconic Marine Drive witnessed air pollution on Sunday, as a thick blanket of smog and haze enveloped the city, significantly reducing visibility. The air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 105 in the `moderate` category (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

Updated 4 days ago