Delhi: Air Quality Continues To Remain 'Severe', CSE Warns Of Long Smog Spell

Delhi has been witnessing smog for the past few days. On November 12, the smog thickened to 200 metres at many places, reported PTI. The national capital recorded severe air quality on five of the last seven days post Diwali. As per an analysis by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), people in the city breathe the worst air between November 1 and November 15 every year. Delhi recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 454 at 9 am on November 12, 2021. On November 11, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said the smog episode is expected to last for another two days. CSE said the ongoing smog episode is a public health emergency and could be the longest in four years. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 12.6 degrees Celsius on November 12. Stubble burning has accounted for at least 25 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution for eight days, beginning November 4, reported PTI. Watch the video to know more.