AQI in many parts of the city has crossed 400—entering the “Severe” category. 24-hour average AQI recently recorded at 361 in Delhi-NCR. More than 15% of all deaths in Delhi in 2023 linked to air pollution. Annual PM2.5 level rose to 104.7 µg/m³ in 2024 — more than double the national standard of 40 µg/m³. This isn’t seasonal—it’s a severe public-health emergency. #JustSaying #CleanAirNow #DelhiSmogCrisis