Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis Escalates with Record Smog and Safety Measures

Pollution in Delhi has reached record levels, with the air quality index hitting a 'severe plus' rating, leading to school closures and halted construction. The smog, exacerbated by vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and illegal stubble burning, is significantly reducing life expectancy and affecting millions, particularly the poor who lack access to clean air. Despite emergency measures and a Supreme Court ruling affirming clean air as a fundamental right, effective solutions remain elusive, prompting criticism of government inaction and highlighting socio-economic disparities.