Smog covers Delhi as air quality hits dangerous levels With AQI of 422
Air pollution in Delhi reached "severe" levels on Wednesday, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 422 at 6 am. The city is covered in thick smog, making it hard for people to breathe. Visibility dropped at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, causing delays for 119 flights and the cancellation of 6 flights, according to Flightradar.
The toxic air has led to schools shutting down physical classes and a ban on construction work in the city. However, the AQI has slightly improved compared to Tuesday, when it was 494.