Delhi AQI Crosses 400 Again, Farm Fires And Vehicular Emissions Fuel Pollution

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated sharply, with the average AQI crossing 400 again after a brief improvement on November 10. Thick smog has blanketed several parts of the capital, including AIIMS, Barapulla and Akshardham. Biomass burning, secondary organic aerosols and vehicular emissions remain major contributors to the pollution. Meanwhile, farm fires continue in Punjab, with Moga reporting 264 cases so far. In Gurugram, residents of high-rise societies are spending lakhs on sprinklers and anti-smog guns in an effort to combat rising pollution.