With the national capital witnessing another day of alarmingly high level of air pollution, the Delhi government on Tuesday pushed for inducing artificial rain over the city and sought Prime Minister

A thin layer of haze enveloped portions of the city, lowering visibility and causing the air quality index (AQI) to drop to a lower level

As recorded on Tuesday morning, the AQI of Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahagirpuri, Mundka, Rohini, Vivek Vihar, Wazirpur and Narela exceeded 500-mark.

India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.

Delhi is battling one of its worst pollution crises, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing hazardous levels in several areas, reaching as high as 634 in Ashok Vihar. The government has implemented a 50% work-from-home policy and GRAP Stage IV restrictions,

Delhi's new action plan to combat rising pollution includes a ban on non-essential trucks, school closures, and remote work.