Air pollution crisis in Delhi

As winter envelops Delhi, the city once again finds itself ensnared in an air pollution crisis. With over 30 million residents, the region has seen a surge in hospital admissions, notably among children and the elderly grappling with breathing difficulties. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi reached an alarming 500 in early November and 400 at the end of the month. A recent study underscored the ongoing decline in Delhi’s air quality, with alarming PM2. levels posing significant health risks to residents. The spike is a yearly occurrence during the post-monsoon season from October to January, when atmospheric conditions exacerbate pollution. With the year coming to an end, Delhi finds itself, as it does every year, shrouded in a thick layer of smog, prompting government actions to curb its hazardous impact on public health.

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Air pollution crisis in Delhi

As winter envelops Delhi, the city once again finds itself ensnared in an air pollution crisis. With over 30 million residents, the region has seen a surge in hospital admissions, notably among children and the elderly grappling with breathing difficulties. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi reached an alarming 500 in early November and 400 at the end of the month. A recent study underscored the ongoing decline in Delhi’s air quality, with alarming PM2. levels posing significant health risks to residents. The spike is a yearly occurrence during the post-monsoon season from October to January, when atmospheric conditions exacerbate pollution. With the year coming to an end, Delhi finds itself, as it does every year, shrouded in a thick layer of smog, prompting government actions to curb its hazardous impact on public health.

Read More - https://p4i.net/a-call-to-breathe-again-air-pollution-crisis-in-delhi/

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