New Delhi: A thick layer of smog lingered over Delhi and its adjoining areas this morning as the pollution levels slipped into the severe category again after the numbers showed a marginal improvement on Wednesday.
The air quality index or AQI stood at 408 at 7 am as a result of farm fires in the neighbouring states and vehicular emissions. Both the factors are considered a major contributor to the air pollution in the national capital.
The AQI between 401 and 500 is categorized as severe, the worst band on the index.
As the Delhi is forced to breathe the toxic air, the AAP government advised people to work from home and used shared transport.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights urged the Delhi government to shut schools till air quality improves – which is under consideration.
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