The air quality in the national capital on Tuesday has remained in the `severe plus` category for a second consecutive day, with dense smog enveloping the city, leading to reduced visibility and worsening pollution levels to alarmingly high levels of poor AQI,

Northern India is grappling with a severe air quality crisis as pollution levels skyrocket across major cities. The situation is particularly dire in Delhi, Mumbai, and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached alarming levels, posing significant health risks.

In response to Delhi's escalating air pollution, major universities and schools transitioned to online classes. Authorities enforced strict air quality measures as the Air Quality Index reached severe levels.