New Delhi Implements Emergency Controls Against Severe Winter Smog

New Delhi initiates annual pollution controls as toxic winter smog descends on the capital.

Authorities in New Delhi have rolled out annual measures to combat severe winter air pollution as toxic haze begins to blanket the capital. Cooler seasonal temperatures trap pollutants near the ground, regularly pushing the megacity's air quality down to hazardous levels. The government is stepping up regulatory controls to curb emissions and protect residents from the worsening smog.

• The populationApproximately 30,000,000 residents live in the affected metropolitan area.
• The causeCooler winter air traps harmful pollutants close to the ground in the region.