Summary:
The city's air quality worsened ahead of winter as cooler air traps pollutants near the ground, preventing them from dispersing into the atmosphere. United Airlines on Saturday temporarily suspended Newark-Delhi flights due to poor air quality concerns in Delhi. Besides hampering visibility on road, the situation has become a public health emergency, and prompted schools to shut down in its wake. The air pollution in the national capital has worsened in the last few days, with air quality dropping to 'severe' category and a thick toxic smog enshrouding the region. The spokesperson further assured that the airline is monitoring advisories as the region remains under a public health emergency, and are coordinating with respective government agencies..