Delhi chokes as toxic air blankets the Capital

From hazy skylines to masked faces, a visual account of life under a thick blanket of pollution.

The iconic India Gate fades into the haze as Delhi struggles with worsening air pollution. Photo | Express

Commuters navigate smog-filled streets as the city battles hazardous air quality.

A thick layer of smog engulfs a road in Delhi, reducing visibility.

Vehicles make their way through a haze-covered stretch as pollution blankets the capital.

The majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan barely visible through a thick layer of smog.

Toxic foam blankets stretches of the Yamuna as pollution continues to plague the river.

A plume of smoke from stubble burning contributes to the worsening air pollution across north India.

Visitors witness a smog-covered Delhi, where poor air quality has become a recurring concern.

Amid hazardous air, sanitation workers continue their daily duties on Delhi's pollution-hit streets.