Delhi's Descent into Dense Smog: A City's Struggle with Severe Pollution

Delhi was engulfed in dense smog as a toxic mix of smoke and fog lowered visibility. Pollution, alongside weather conditions, worsened air quality, marking the Indian capital as the world's most polluted city. The situation is expected to improve with changing weather conditions and increased wind speeds.

Delhi experienced a dramatic drop in visibility this week due to a perilous blend of smoke and fog enveloping the city ahead of winter.

The Indian capital was enveloped in dense to very dense smog on Wednesday and Thursday, with visibility plummeting to zero in certain areas, according to officials.

Authorities attribute the situation to adverse weather conditions and pollution, which led New Delhi to rank as the world's most polluted capital according to IQAir's live rankings.

(With inputs from agencies.)