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Delhi Smog: River Choked in Toxic Haze
27 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A viral image depicted Delhi's river engulfed in dense, visibility-reducing smog.
- The city's air quality index (AQI) remained in the 'very poor' category.
- Restrictions were eased, but pollution control measures remain intensified.
A striking image shared by a Delhi resident revealed the city's river enveloped in dense smog, severely limiting visibility and drawing comparisons to the Chernobyl disaster. The post quickly ignited widespread concern online regarding the escalating air pollution crisis.
As the city grapples with persistently poor air quality, its overall AQI hovered in the 'very poor' category, with several major areas recording indices above 300. This marks the 21st consecutive day the AQI has exceeded this threshold.
While the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted the most stringent Stage 3 restrictions, measures under Stages 1 and 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are being amplified. Forecasts indicate that Delhi's air quality is likely to persist in the 'very poor' range in the coming days.
