Delhi Shrouded in Zero-Visibility Fog as AQI Hits Record High
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Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of fog on Monday, with air quality indices soaring to an alarming 400+ in several areas. The severe air quality, coupled with cold temperatures, has raised health concerns for residents, particularly children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues. The Central Pollution Control Board reported 400+ AQI in major stations across the city, including Anand Vihar (458), Ashok Vihar (430), and Mundka (416). The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Delhi, with a maximum temperature of 22°C and a minimum of 7°C. Experts have flagged health concerns, and the Commission for Air Quality Management is likely to convene a meeting to discuss further strategy on pollution control. The Delhi government is promoting shared transport and electric mobility to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads. The situation is expected to persist for the next few days, with dense to very dense fog conditions forecasted for parts of north India. The Delhi government has vowed to take effective measures to control pollution, including increasing the number of automated commercial vehicle fitness testing stations. As the city struggles to cope with the severe air quality, residents are advised to take necessary precautions to protect their health. The Delhi government's efforts to promote shared transport and electric mobility are seen as a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to tackle the city's pollution woes.
