Dense smog continues to engulf most parts of northern India on Monday with readings of air quality in the capital New Delhi reaching their highest levels this year after dense

Residents of New Delhi woke up to thick, toxic smog enveloping the city of some 33 million as the air quality became increasingly hazardous. It rose further into the severe category, according to SAFAR, the country’s main environmental agency ...

Toxic smog continues to plague most of northern India, including the capital, New Delhi. With levels of microparticles well over recommended limits in the city, schools have been ordered to hold classes online.

The Indian capital closed all schools, banned lorries and halted construction work on Monday as air quality in New Delhi plummeted to its worst level this year, with a thick layer of yellowish haze engulfing the city of 22 million.

The Supreme Court agreed for an urgent hearing of a plea on Monday seeking directions to curb air pollution in the national capital and adjoining areas.

Delhi's new action plan to combat rising pollution includes a ban on non-essential trucks, school closures, and remote work.