'Need urgent intervention': Priyanka Gandhi flags toxic Delhi air to PM Modi, Rekha Gupta and Bhupender Yadav

Priyanka Gandhi

As Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) reel under extremely severe air pollution, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Sunday expressed shock and concern over the emergency-like situation, calling for immediate collective action from the central and state governments.

In a social media post on handle X, she emphasised the need for urgent intervention to mitigate the toxic situation, which affects vulnerable groups such as children, senior citizens, and those with respiratory issues.

Delhi’s air quality has been a long-standing concern, with the city often recording hazardous levels of pollution during winter. The situation has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning the effectiveness of government measures to address the crisis.

She urged the Centre and the state governments to take immediate action, offering support and cooperation from her party. “The central and state governments need to act immediately. We will all support and cooperate with whatever actions they choose to take to mitigate this awful situation,” she added.

“The pollution enveloping this city is like a grey shroud thrown over it,” the Wayanad MP said. “It’s really about time all of us get together, regardless of our political compulsions, and do something about it,” she said.

Returning to the Delhi air from Wayanad first, then Bachwara in Bihar is truly shocking. The pollution enveloping this city is like a grey shroud thrown over it.

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It’s really about time all of us get together regardless of our political compulsions and do something about it. The…

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 2, 2025

Delhi's air quality on Sunday slipped to the 'very poor' category as a combination of fog and low wind speed prevented the dispersal of pollutants, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said. Several areas in the national capital witnessed the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 'severe' mark, with readings beyond 400.

At 7 am, the AQI was 377, according to the CPCB-developed Sameer app, a huge spike from Saturday's 233 and 218 on Friday. Wazirpur in north Delhi and RK Puram in south Delhi were the most polluted areas in the city with readings of 432 and 425, respectively, both falling in the 'severe' category.

Delhi's primary weather station at Safdarjung reported a visibility of 900 metres with calm winds, while Palam recorded a visibility of 1,300 metres with south-southwesterly winds at 4 kmph. On Saturday night, the AQI had dipped to 303, which falls in the 'very poor' category.