Delhi's air quality index soared to 320 Tuesday, prompting emergency curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan.
Stage III measures ban non-essential trucks and enforce 50% work-from-home. Schools shift online till further notice.
Stubble burning in Punjab-Haryana accounts for 40% pollution, per monitoring stations. Vehicular emissions add 30%.
Lieutenant Governor directed mask mandates and construction halts. Flights face delays from visibility drops.
Residents report respiratory issues; hospitals see 20% rise in cases. Green initiatives push electric buses.
Forecast predicts slight improvement by weekend with winds. Long-term solutions target farm mechanization.
This annual crisis underscores urban challenges. Collective action key to cleaner air.
