Delhi's air turns 'hazardous' as AQI hits 494; 16 stations in 'severe' zone

Delhi's air quality index has plunged into the severe category, prompting government officials to enforce work from home policies. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Transport Minister Pankaj Singh have initiated these measures to safeguard health. Major contributors to the pollution include vehicular emissions, which accounted for over 31% of PM2.5 levels. Medical experts caution that children are especially vulnerable to air pollution effects on their respiratory health.