Delhi Smog illustration

Smog in Delhi is an ongoing severe air-pollution event in New Delhi and adjoining areas in the National Capital Territory of India.Air pollution at this time peaked on both PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels.It has been reported as one of the worst levels of air quality in Delhi since 1999.Low visibility has resulted in accidents across the city, notably a 24 vehicle pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway.

"The Great Smog" also led to cancellation and delay of public transport, primarily trains and flights, causing much hindrance to the people.

Pretty much at the same time, I had made an illustration depicting the impact of smog on the country's capital.

This painting also made it to few exhibitions in Bengaluru and Delhi.

Coming back to the causes of smog in Delhi, The current majority of analysis sources are hinting towards colder weather, stagnant winds trapping the various sources of smoke. The primary sources of smoke are stubble burning, lit garbage, road dust, power plants, factories, and vehicles.Air quality can be measured by the amount of PM 2.5 and PM 10 particulates suspended in air. On Nov 7, 2017 the PM 2.5 levels in Delhi shot up to 999, much above the recommended 60 micrograms. At the same time PM 10 shot to 999 (the maximum level for the monitors), instead of the recommended limit of 100.Again on 8 November 2017 the PM 2.5 levels shot up to 449. At the same time PM 10 shot to 663.

This is pretty much how it looked like.

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