The India Meteorological Department had forecast mainly clear sky for the day in Delhi. It forecast smog and moderate to dense fog in the morning as well as smog and shallow fog in the evening and night.

A thin layer of haze enveloped portions of the city, lowering visibility and causing the air quality index (AQI) to drop to a lower level

This comes as Delhi continues to grapple with alarming levels of air pollution and the average Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the ‘severe’ category on Wednesday as well.

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that more areas in the national capital registered an AQI of 500 on Tuesday

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.

Delhi faced a severe environmental crisis as the AQI hit hazardous levels in multiple areas. In response, the Delhi Police enforced vehicle checks and a ban on older diesel vehicles to combat air pollution,

As air quality index levels reach alarming figures, concerns continue to grow about the impact of pollution on public health and safety.

Can an air purifier make your home a safe haven amidst such alarming pollution levels in Delhi-NCR? Let’s dive into how air purifiers function, their effectiveness during pollution spikes, and whether they are the solution to safeguarding your family’s health in these challenging times.