India faces a severe air quality crisis, with 28 states experiencing hazardous air. The Air Quality Index (AQI) categorizes air quality from 'Good' (0-50) to 'Hazardous' (301+). Levels between 101-150 are 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,' 151-200 are 'Unhealthy' for all, and 201-300 are 'Very Unhealthy,' indicating a health alert. The current situation is depicted as dire, with visuals underscoring the severity of the pollution.