Delhi

XNew Delhi: A thick blanket of smog descended over the national capital on Thursday, triggering widespread health concerns as residents complained of burning eyes, persistent cough, and difficulty in breathing. The city’s air quality plunged close to the “severe” category, marking one of the worst days this season.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 373, up sharply from 279 a day earlier. Out of 38 monitoring stations in the city, 37 reported “very poor” air quality, with areas such as Vivek Vihar (426), Anand Vihar (415), Ashok Vihar (414), Bawana (411), Wazirpur (419), and Sonia Vihar (406) crossing into the “severe” category.

The CPCB said PM2.5 levels, the most harmful pollutant that penetrates deep int

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