As reported by the news media this week, much of Delhi has been shrouded in smog; NE districts and the city of Meerut recorded the highest PM2.5 rates (atmospheric particulate matter [PM] of <2.5 micrometres diameter), categorised as ‘hazardous’. On Nov 1 a public health emergency was declared and several flights were unable to land due to reduced visibility caused by the pollution, however by Nov 6, there had been some improvement with most areas of the city recording ‘unhealthy’ readings, according to the aqicn.org. Read more
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