epa11702147 The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple is engulfed in a thick layer of smog in New Delhi, India, 05 November 2024. The National Capital Region's Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to label New Delhi with the 'very poor' to severe category amid rising concerns over deteriorating air quality. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the city's overall AQI at 8:30 am Indian time was 384 and above in some areas. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
