From India Gate to Qutub Minar, witness Delhi's famous monuments disappear in before and after images amidst smog

Can you spot India Gate & Qutb Minar amidst the haze? With the alarmingly rising AQI , here’s a glimpse of how waking up in Delhi looks before and after smog

Updated on: Dec 18, 2024, 16:29:54 IST

By Anurag Mehra

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A thick layer of smog has once again covered New Delhi as AQI has crossed 400 in some areas. Imagine waking up in a city where the air is more harmful than helpful. You can barely see India Gate, Qutub Minar, and Red Fort through smog. Here are a few photographs of Capital's iconic monuments ‘before and after’ :

India Gate: Before and after smog (Illustration: Anurag Mehra)

Qutb Minar

India Gate

Swaminarayan Akshardham temple

Red Fort

Lodhi Tombs

Photos: ANI, Reuters and Adobe Stock

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Anurag Mehra
Hello, I'm Anurag, a storyteller weaving narratives as a graphic artist and photographer in the world of lifestyle and entertainment. Through my lens, I freeze moments in time, and with pixels as my canvas, I craft visuals that resonate. Join me on this dual creative journey, where photography and graphic art converge to tell compelling stories of our ever-changing world.Read More