NEW DELHI: The national capital once again woke up shrouded in a grey haze on Monday, with people gasping, coughing, and complaining. For the past few days, the air quality has plummeted into the “severe” zone, making morning walks into choking marathons. Meanwhile, videos flooding social media showed air purifiers at home coated in thick layers of brown and black dust — reflecting how toxic the air has become. In one viral clip, a man is seen opening his air purifier to reveal a filter coated in thick grime, prompting thousands of horrified comments.ALSO READ: Parents, kids, activists detained during India Gate ‘clean-air protest’ in DelhiMeanwhile, residents of Delhi have taken to the streets to protest. Earlier on Sunday, people gathered at India Gate, many holding placards and inhalers, demanding immediate government action against what they called an “air emergency.”On Monday, the city’s AQI at 6.05 am stood at 346, according to the CPCB, with Bawana topping the charts at a staggering 412. The toxic cocktail of smog and falling temperatures — 11.6°C — has left Delhi and its neighbours Gurgaon and Noida trapped under a chemical fog for the fourth straight day.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRafales Roar, Tejas Soars, And Surya Kiran Dance Across Brahmaputra In IAF’s Guwahati Air Show’We Can’t Breathe’: Activists, Parents, Kids Held During Delhi Clean-Air Protest At India GateRiga Sugar Mill Revival: Locals Speak On Change And Challenges Ahead Of Bihar PollsPrez Murmu Pushes For Oil, Critical Minerals, Tech Cooperation During Angola Visit; Key MoUs signed‘Modi, Shah, Gyanesh Fear Gen Z’: Rahul Gandhi Hits Out Over ‘Vote Theft’ At Bihar RallyTeen Shoots Classmate With Father’s Pistol At Posh Gurugram Society; Victim Critical‘Peeping Into Our Residence’: Aaditya Thackeray Slams MMRDA After Drone Spotted Near Matoshree‘India Is A Continental And Maritime Power, Holds Key Role In Indian Ocean Region’: CDS Anil ChauhanPM Modi Unveils ₹8,000 Crore Projects to Boost Uttarakhand’s InfrastructureEvery Indian Shares Ancestral Roots, No ‘Ahindu’ Exists: Mohan Bhagwat123PhotostoriesManifest financial growth: Manifestation guru Mitesh Khatri’s guide on how to triple your salary with affirmationsWaking up with a dry, parched throat every morning? 6 reasons why it may be happening and how to cure itLucknow’s Rs 315-Crore Green Corridor Flyover: LDA to Build 2.3-Km La Martiniere–G-20 Road Link Over Gomti River for Faster Travel to Shaheed PathHow Millie Bobby Brown is setting boundaries as a young mom5 timeless eating rituals from Indian wisdom5 most deadly TikTok challenges that one should never tryWinnie-the-Pooh to turn 100 soon: Here’s what it has taught kids over the yearsNatural Ozempic in the body? Science has found a way to produce GLP-1 inside the body for lasting weight lossBollywood twin comedies from Judwaa to Duplicate filled with chaos, laughter, and double trouble5 exercises to relieve back pain at home123Hot PicksStock market holidayBank HolidayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingMarshawn Kneeland Cause of DeathLenny WilkenMLB Trade Rumors Detroit TigersMicah ParsonsFortnite OG Butterfly Live EventMarshawn Kneeland NewsNHL Injury UpdateBO Nix WifeNew Vande Bharat ExpressMatt Hardy
NEW DELHI: The national capital once again woke up shrouded in a grey haze on Monday, with people gasping, coughing, and complaining. For the past few days, the air quality has plummeted into the “severe” zone, making morning walks into choking marathons. Meanwhile, videos flooding social media showed air purifiers at home coated in thick layers of brown and black dust — reflecting how toxic the air has become. In one viral clip, a man is seen opening his air purifier to reveal a filter coated in thick grime, prompting thousands of horrified comments.ALSO READ: Parents, kids, activists detained during India Gate ‘clean-air protest’ in DelhiMeanwhile, residents of Delhi have taken to the streets to protest. Earlier on Sunday, people gathered at India Gate, many holding placards and inhalers, demanding immediate government action against what they called an “air emergency.”
On Monday, the city’s AQI at 6.05 am stood at 346, according to the CPCB, with Bawana topping the charts at a staggering 412. The toxic cocktail of smog and falling temperatures — 11.6°C — has left Delhi and its neighbours Gurgaon and Noida trapped under a chemical fog for the fourth straight day.
