A layer of smoky haze lingered over Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, as the air quality of the region hit 'very poor' levels, courtesy a cocktail of stubble burning from the adjoining states and slow wind speed, government officials said.
A layer of smog envelops the skyline as residential buildings are decorated with colorful lights during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India
Low visibility due to smog in New Delhi. This is the sixth “severe” air day on the trot in Delhi with air quality inching closer to “emergency” levels on Tuesday.
Vehicles ply amid low visibility due to smog, in New Delhi. This is the sixth “severe” air day on the trot in Delhi with air quality inching closer to “emergency” levels on Tuesday.
Vehicles ply on a street amid hazy weather conditions, in New Delhi. Pollution level in the national capital remains in the 'severe category as Air Quality Index recorded at 448 today.
North and South Block shrouded in smog, in New Delhi. The national capital's air quality remained “severe” for the fifth consecutive day on Monday, with calm wind speed exacerbating the effect of stubble burning.
A pigeon perches on a structure as vehicles ply on a road amid low visibility due to heavy smog, in New Delhi.
People at India Gate lawns, amid hazy weather conditions, in New Delhi. Pollution level in the national capital remains in the 'severe category as Air Quality Index recorded at 467 today.
Vehicles ply on a street, amid hazy weather conditions, in New Delhi. Pollution level in the national capital remains in the 'severe category as Air Quality Index recorded at 467 today.
Vehicles ply at Rajpath amid low visibility due to smog, in New Delhi. The national capital recorded its air quality in the “very poor” category on Friday morning, while government agencies said it is likely to improve slightly in the next 24 hours.
Commuters make their way amid low visibility due to heavy smog, at Dwarka expressway in Gurugram.
Vehicles ply in a smog affected area, in New Delhi. The national capital recorded its air quality in the “very poor” category on Friday morning, while government agencies said it is likely to improve slightly in the next 24 hours.
Vehicles ply amid hazy weather condition, in New Delhi. The air quality in Delhi remained in the severe category with the smoky haze lingering over the national capital for the third consecutive day becoming a serious health concern for the residents.
Commuters drive under heavy smog conditions along the Delhi-Meerut expressway near Akshardham temple, in New Delhi.
Commuters drive under heavy smog conditions along the Delhi-Meerut expressway near Akshardham temple, in New Delhi.
Commuters drive under heavy smog conditions along the Delhi-Meerut expressway near Akshardham temple, in New Delhi.
A metro train runs on a track, amid hazy weather conditions, in New Delhi. Air Quality Index (AQI) is continuously falling in the national capital, owing to a severe spike in air pollution.
A man crosses a road at Rajpath in the backdrop of an atmosphere shrouded in smog, in New Delhi.
Smog envelopes the skyline in New Delhi. The national capital, one of the world’s most polluted cities, enjoyed a respite from air pollution up until September in part thanks to a virus lockdown. But with industrial activities resuming and cars back on the roads — along with the onset of cooler weather and less wind — air quality in the city has once again fallen to unhealthy levels.
A metro train runs on its track (above) and commuters walk on a foot over bridge (below) in a smog affected area, at Anand Vihar in New Delhi.
