The India Meteorological Department said dust-laden winds with speed up to 50 kmph breezed through the capital between 3 am and 6 am, lowering visibility to a mere 700 metres at 10 am
Strong winds swept across Delhi on Tuesday morning, raising dust and affecting air quality as well as reducing visibility to 1,000 metres, the India Meteorological Department said.
Data showed PM10 levels soaring to 3,826 micrograms per cubic metre at Jahangirpuri. PM10 levels up to 100 micrograms per cubic metre (for a 24-hour period) are considered safe.
The PM10 pollution in Delhi soared to hazardous levels on Tuesday as strong winds swept the city, raising dust and leaving a thick blanket of haze over it.