Delhi Air Remains Toxic, Dense Fog Lowers Visibility, Trains Delayed
NDTV
Trains and flights have been delayed or cancelled as the visibility plunged due to the toxic smog in India's capital.
A thick blanket of smog continued to grip Delhi and its adjoining areas on Tuesday morning, as the air quality nearly touched the 500 mark. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) data, Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 494 at 6 am - in the 'severe plus' category. #6ETravelAdvisory : Foggy weather in Delhi, Amritsar & Chandigarh is affecting travel conditions, including slow-moving traffic and possible changes to flight operations. Please plan accordingly and stay updated on the flight status for a smooth journey https://t.co/rpnOvAOxQl
Of the 35 monitoring stations in the national capital, most recorded an AQI of 500. The lowest AQI of 480 was recorded at NSIT Dwarka, the real-time data showed.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued an 'orange' alert for dense fog for the second consecutive day.
