Delhi Covered In Smog As Dust-Raising Winds Sweep National Capital. In Pics

The air quality of Delhi deteriorated on Tuesday due to high levels of dust pollution in several parts of NCR. The visibility was reduced to 1,000 metres, as per the India Meteorological Department.

Air quality deteriorated in Delhi NCR because of dust pollution on Tuesday. Strong winds swept across the entire city. Here is how it looked:

Delhiites on Tuesday woke up to strong winds across the city, raising dust and affecting the air quality. (Source: PTI)

Vehicles stuck in traffic jam as the air quality deteriorates due to dust pollution in New Delhi. (Source: PTI)

A view of the dust-shrouded area as the strong winds swept across Delhi NCR affecting the air quality on Tuesday, in Ghaziabad. (Source: PTI)

Gurugram skyline is engulfed with dust as the air quality deteriorated in areas around Delhi-Gurugram Expressway on Tuesday. (Source: PTI)

A security personnel protecting himself from dust stands guard on the Signature Bridge as the strong winds swept across the city affecting air quality in New Delhi. (Source: PTI)

People cover their faces to protect themselves from dust. (Source: PTI)

Vehicles ply on a road as the air quality deteriorates due to dust pollution. (Source: PTI)

Skyscrapers are shrouded with dust as the air quality deteriorates in Delhi/NCR. (Source: PTI)