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A busy street scene in South Delhi where dense winter smog and haze reduce visibility across the crowded Dera More intersection near MK Garden and an Indian Oil petrol station. Cars, SUVs, motorcycles, and local transport vehicles move cautiously through dusty road conditions while the thick layer of pollution creates a muted grey atmosphere over the city streets. The scene reflects the severe air quality conditions frequently experienced across Delhi NCR during winter months, when low temperatures, stagnant air, vehicular emissions, road dust, and surrounding pollution sources combine to create hazardous smog levels. Visibility drops significantly, affecting daily commuting and traffic movement throughout the region. Commercial establishments, roadside activity, and heavy vehicle movement