Delhi's air quality has been deteriorating over the past few days and became a major cause of concern after it crossed 400 mark on 500 AQI scale on November 11 and entered ‘severe’ range. On Wednesday, the national capital recorded an AQI of 413 at 7:05 AM, according to Central Pollution Control Board.

Among a total of 39 air quality monitoring stations, as many as 33 recorded air quality in severe category. The impact of chronic exposure to air pollution extends far beyond respiratory ailments. Research pointed to long-term health consequences, including cancer risk and weakening the body's immunity.

According to the State of Global Air 2025 report, India registered over two million deaths linked to toxic air in 2023. Experts terms the rising concentrations of PM2.5 in South Asia among

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