Delhi’s air quality has once again plunged to dangerous levels. The national capital is blanketed under a thick layer of smog as pollution continues to worsen. On Saturday evening, the situation turned so severe that India Gate and its surrounding areas were barely visible through the dense haze.

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) at India Gate was recorded at 295 on Saturday evening – a level that falls under the “poor” category. Friday witnessed some respite with the AQI dipping from 373 to 218, thanks to light rain and stronger winds. But as the wind slowed, pollution levels shot up again.

What’s puzzling many people, though, is that an AQI of 295 doesn’t usually cause visibility to drop this drastically. On social media

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