As air quality index levels reach alarming figures, concerns continue to grow about the impact of pollution on public health and safety.

Northern India is grappling with a severe air quality crisis as pollution levels skyrocket across major cities. The situation is particularly dire in Delhi, Mumbai, and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached alarming levels, posing significant health risks.

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Delhi Chief Minister Atishi ordered the suspension of all in-person classes for school students due to severe air pollution and hazardous AQI levels, shifting to online learning until further notice.

India, Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) on Tuesday morning stood at 492, which is worse than Monday’s 483. Monday’s 483 AQI was the season’s worst but Tuesday has plummeted further.

Air quality across the national capital region has deteriorated, with several air monitoring stations touching the 500-mark (severe plus) on Tuesday morning.