Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed, vehicular emissions and crop stubble burning. This time, experts say that the condition is likely to get worse in the coming days.

Delhi’s air quality has reached "severe" levels, marking the worst AQI nationwide in the past 24 hours. Beyond respiratory and cardiovascular impacts, experts highlight the effect of air pollution on mental health,

Air pollution in India's national capital increased to 'severe' on an official index on Wednesday for the first time this season as temperatures and wind speeds dropped, reducing visibility and affecting some flights.