New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Major parts of the national capital were enveloped in a dense layer of toxic smog on Thursday morning, sharply reducing visibility and causing widespread discomfort among residents.
Visuals from key locations including India Gate, AIIMS, Akshardham, ITO and the Barapullah Flyover showed severely reduced visibility as pollution levels spiked across the city.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality varied from very poor to severe in different parts of Delhi.
India Gate recorded an AQI of 344 (Very Poor), AIIMS area saw an AQI of 273 (Poor), Akshardham reported a Severe AQI of 416, ITO recorded 398 (Very Poor) and Barapullah Flyover recorded an AQI of 356 (Very Poor).
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