Delhi Chokes Under Severe Smog as Diwali Festivities Peak
Delhi woke up to severe smog on Sunday morning as Diwali celebrations reached their peak across the capital.
The overall Air Quality Index soared past hazardous thresholds, recording severe numbers in multiple neighborhoods.
Punjabi Bagh recorded an alarming AQI of 452 during early morning hours.
Thick toxic haze engulfed major residential and commercial sectors, reducing visibility significantly.
Authorities urged citizens to limit outdoor physical activities to avoid acute respiratory distress.
Weather experts predict that unfavorable wind patterns will trap pollutants close to the ground for days.
