The severe air pollution poses significant health risks, particularly for individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions, children, the elderly, and pregnant women. Symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, and eye irritation are common. Long-term exposure to high PM2.5 levels can increase the risk of respiratory infections and cardiovascular diseases. The situation is further exacerbated by the inability of the official AQI scale to measure pollution levels beyond 500, leaving the full extent of the crisis unclear.