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Severe smog and dense air pollution that frequently engulfs Delhi NCR during the winter months, drastically reducing visibility and affecting daily life across the capital region. Thick grey haze covers roads and urban areas as vehicles move cautiously through dangerous low-visibility conditions. The pollution crisis in Delhi is driven by multiple factors including vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, construction dust, seasonal stubble burning in neighboring states, and meteorological conditions such as low wind speeds and temperature inversion that trap pollutants close to the ground. During peak episodes, Air Quality Index (AQI) levels often enter the “severe” category, posing serious health risks to millions of residents. Authorities commonly implement emergency measures under th