Air pollution hit Delhi hard on Thursday morning, with the city waking up to a blanket of thick smog and drastically reduced visibility. For many residents, Delhi’s AQI felt “unbearable” the moment they stepped out.

Early visuals from areas like Daryaganj, Chandni Chowk, and Anand Vihar showed streets disappearing behind a grey haze. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Delhi today touched alarming levels; Daryaganj recorded 455, Anand Vihar 431, Alipur 418, while Bawana topped the list with 460.

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RK Puram, Patparganj and several East Delhi pockets also stayed deep in the ‘Severe’ category, with AQIs ranging from 423 to 444.

Even the area around India Gate and Kartavya Path, which usually sees early-morning walkers, remained wrapped

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