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A scene of severe traffic congestion unfolds on the Ring Road near AIIMS Delhi in New Delhi. The road is packed with passenger cars, buses, and pedestrians navigating through the gridlock, including a man walking along the roadside carrying a large sack. A dense layer of smog blankets the area, significantly reducing visibility and indicating high levels of air pollution. This corridor is known for elevated particulate matter levels, with the Air Quality Index often reaching “Very Poor” or “Severe” categories. Overhead blue signboards directing towards key locations like AIIMS and Dhaula Kuan further confirm the busy urban setting. The pollution here is primarily driven by heavy vehicular emissions, road dust, and congestion caused by bottlenecks and local encroachments. The scene highligh