Delhi goes through another day of smog, pollution and bad air

A Delhi cop wears a mask with an air filter as he manages traffic at ITO on November 4, 2016. During peak traffic hours, these police personnel are at a higher risk. Thick smog has blanketed the city since Diwali, leading to poor air quality and low visibility. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Updated on: Nov 04, 2016 7:03 PM IST

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A Delhi cop wears a mask with an air filter as he manages traffic at ITO on November 4, 2016. During peak traffic hours, these police personnel are at a higher risk. Thick smog has blanketed the city since Diwali, leading to poor air quality and low visibility. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Traffic crawls through ITO, adding to the already smog-filled Delhi air. A report by the Centre for Science and Environment says the city is dealing with its worst spell of smog in the last 17 years. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Four schools in Gurgaon announced a holiday on Friday, November 4, as the air quality remained poor in the national capital region. People with respiratory conditions, heart disease and children are the most susceptible to falling sick due to the bad air quality. Other schools have advised wearing masks. (sunil ghosh / HT)

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Schools are curtailing outdoor activities for children as weather experts predict the air to remain poor for the next few days. Due to current low wind speeds, polluting particulates have remained trapped in the air. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)

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Air pollution levels are ‘severe’ in Delhi -- a status which would be considered an emergency in other cities such as Beijing, resulting in the city being shut down. Experts say immediate efforts should be made to improve the air as well as protect against the bad air quality. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Youngsters play soccer at Sanjay Lake in New Delhi, on November 4, 2016. Despite the thick smog, locals have continued with their outdoor activities, such as taking walks in the park. But experts warn against stepping out during the early hours and late hours of the day -- this is when pollution levels are higher. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Pollution levels on November 2 were 62.7% higher than the cracker-fuelled Diwali night, forcing some schools to close. For youngsters though, no school means more play time. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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A man covers his face with a handkerchief in a feeble attempt to protect against the pollution. Masks with air filters are recommended for people who are susceptible to wheezing or other health conditions that get aggravated due to the bad air quality. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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For people who commute by two-wheelers, buses, or by walk, the smog is almost inescapable. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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A family burns an assortment of wood and garbage to keep warm in Anand Vihar on Friday. Winter is about here, and this is making matters worse for Delhi’s air quality. Added to this, neighbouring states are burning stubble, throwing up more pollution into the air. (Ravi Choudhary / HT PHOTO)