Delhi AQI Crisis 2025: Farm Fires Surge, SC Raps, Marathon Row

Delhi’s AQI tightened amid a spike in stubble-burning farm fires, drawing a stern Supreme Court rap for authorities as GRAP curbs escalated. A city marathon was trolled for proceeding despite smog, fuelling debate over health and policy. Officials weighed emergency steps, while residents faced worsening PM2.5, advisories citywide, and traffic curbs across the capital. Visibility fell as winds stayed weak.