Delhi struggles to breathe as air quality hits 'severe plus' category | Emergency measures awaited

Delhi's air quality plummeted to the 'severe plus' category on Friday morning. The city's AQI skyrocketed from 351 at 10 am on Thursday to 471 at 9 am on Friday. The Delhi government has also announced the closure of all primary schools for two days in an effort to safeguard young children from health-threatening pollution.