Delhi Gasps For Air! Smog Engulfs NCR, Artificial Rain And Anti-Smog Guns Deployed

This special report focuses on the severe air pollution crisis engulfing Delhi NCR, where a thick layer of smog has pushed the Air Quality Index (AQI) into the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories, with hotspots like Anand Vihar recording an AQI of over 400. Authorities have deployed anti-smog guns and water sprinklers to mitigate the dust, while also planning for cloud seeding to induce artificial rain around October 29. According to reporting from Ashutosh Mishra, while there is a significant reduction in stubble burning this year, 'the peak season of stubble burning is yet to come. And the northern wind that will be approaching from Pakistan... that should be the matter of concerning for all the agencies'. Three in four households in the region are reportedly experiencing health issues due to the toxic air.