Delhi's Air Quality Plummets to Hazardous Levels

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-18T16:44:09.862227+05:30

- **Delhi's AQI** dropped to **293**, categorized as 'Poor'. - **Thick fog** visible in areas like **Akshardham** and **Anand Vihar**. - **BJP leader** criticizes AAP for the pollution crisis. - **GRAP-1 measures** include dust control and anti-smog guns. - **Residents** report **breathing difficulties** and **eye irritation**. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/delhis-air-quality-hits-red-zone-at-293-aqi-all-you-need-to-know-about-worsening-weather-conditions-11729245164341.html), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/delhi-pollution-thick-layer-of-fog-engulfs-national-capital-aqi-drops-to-293-bjp-blames-aap-govt/videoshow/114346373.cms), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/delhis-air-quality-plummets-to-poor-category-aqi-reaches-292-gopal-rai-reacts-101729231431331.html), [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/delhi-air-pollution-delhi-shrouded-in-smog-as-air-quality-declines-to-poor-aqi-at-293-450594-2024-10-18), [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/india/delhi-chokes-as-aqi-deteriorates-residents-struggle-to-breathe-2808443.html)