Delhi Faces Severe Pollution with Smog and Toxic Foam

As winter approaches, Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' levels, while the Yamuna River is covered in hazardous foam.

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has consistently remained in the 'poor' to 'very poor' categories, with areas like Anand Vihar reaching 'severe' levels.
Thirteen pollution hotspots have been identified in Delhi, where AQI has surpassed 300, prompting government action plans.
The Yamuna River is blanketed with toxic foam containing high levels of ammonia and phosphates, posing serious health risks.
Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai has held emergency meetings and implemented the Graded Response Action Plan to combat pollution.
Political tensions rise as opposition parties criticize the Aam Aadmi Party's handling of the pollution crisis, while the government bans firecrackers to reduce pollution.