Delhi’s air quality worsened sharply on Friday, plunging several areas into the ‘severe’ category and prompting health experts to issue a red alert, calling the situation “life-threatening” and a public health emergency.

Health surveys indicate that nearly 80% of households in Delhi-NCR had at least one family member fall ill in the past month due to toxic air. Doctors report a surge in patients experiencing respiratory distress, burning eyes, headaches, and aggravated asthma.

Key Developments in Delhi’s Air Quality Crisis

1. AQI remains dangerously high

Delhi recorded a 24-hour average AQI of 370 at 9 am on Friday, according to the Sameer App. This marks the eighth straight day that the city has remained in the ‘very poor’ category.

Recent AQI readings:

Wednesday: 392

Tuesday: 374

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