New Delhi: Delhi’s toxic air crisis deepened on Thursday as the Supreme Court issued a warning over the capital’s rapidly deteriorating air quality. It has remained in the “severe” category for the third straight day. Justice PS Narasimha alongside Justice Atul S Chandurkar, asked lawyers to refrain from physical appearances in court and instead opt for virtual hearings, citing the grave health risks posed by the hazardous air.

“The situation is very, very serious! Why are you all appearing here? We have the virtual hearing facility. Please avail it. This pollution will cause permanent damage,” Justice Narasimha remarked.

Delhi’s AQI remains in ‘severe’ category

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 425 at 9 am, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), well bey

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