Delhi's air quality plummets to worst of the season, AQI at "severe" level

The air quality of Delhi and neighbouring areas plummeted to "severe" category on Wednesday as the overall AQI was recorded at 410 at 6 AM, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). The condition is likely to deteriorate further.

The city was covered in a smoky haze due to a high volume of trapped pollutants. Experts warned that episodes of smog will begin in a couple of days.