Hazardous Air Quality Plagues Northern India as Regional Disparities Persist

Delhi and Noida record AQI levels of 500, while southern and western cities enjoy significantly better air quality.

Delhi and Noida continue to experience hazardous air quality with AQI levels of 500, the highest on the scale.
Gurugram reports very poor air quality with an AQI of 331, underscoring the severity of pollution in northern regions.
In contrast, southern and western cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Goa maintain good air quality, with AQI levels ranging from 32 to 84.
Extreme weather conditions persist across India, with sub-zero temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir and temperatures exceeding 35°C in cities like Kolkata and Goa.
Authorities issue public health advisories urging vulnerable groups to take precautions, particularly in regions with poor or hazardous air quality.