Delhi Air Pollution has reached hazardous levels. Given current situation, experts and political leaders call for immediate action, with solutions ranging from artificial rain to addressing the long-t

India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.

In several areas of the city, pollution levels were more than 50 times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended safe limit. Forecasts say the poor air quality will continue into the week.

New Delhi was the most polluted city in the world for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, wrapped in a dense and toxic smog – mixture of fog and pollution – raising air pollution to levels over 60 times considered safe by the World Health Organization (WHO).

This air pollution extends beyond roads and open areas, making it difficult for people to breathe even inside their homes. In this situation, an air purifier can offer protection.

Delhi recorded air pollution more than 17 times above an acceptable level as worsening smog triggered curbs on trucking and shuttered construction sites and schools.

Around 8.1 million deaths worldwide in 2021 were attributable to air pollution, of which 2.1 million were in India alone