Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said all judges have been asked to allow virtual hearings wherever possible in view of the severe pollution levels in the national capital region.

Efforts to control the escalating crisis have included the enforcement of Phase 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), but the situation remains grim as cold weather and stagnant winds trap pollutants over the region.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi attributed the severe air pollution in north India to rampant stubble burning in BJP-led states, calling it a 'medical emergency'. She criticized the central government for inaction and prioritizing politics over public health.

Punjab recorded the highest number of stubble-burning cases on Monday. This comes as Delhi has been witnessing alarming air pollution levels for the past two days. On Sunday, the AQI level breached 450 in the national capital.

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.

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According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), neighborhoods such as Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium registered AQI readings of 500.

With Delhi's AQI levels reaching alarming figures, the situation has sparked concerns about the ongoing impact of pollution on public health and safety.