India, Dec. 15 -- Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Monday too, with air quality remaining firmly in the 'severe' category across the national capital. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reading overall stood at 457 at 6 am, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, as visibility dropped sharply in several areas.

Visuals from across the city showed a dense haze hanging in the air, making it difficult to see even a short distance ahead.

Videos shared by ANI showed a thick layer of smog engulfing multiple parts of Delhi, in Barakhamba Road, which recorded an AQI of 474, in the 'severe' category vehicles can be seen battling the haze.

In the Akshardham area, the AQI was recorded at 493, categorised as 'severe' by the...