- New Delhi’s air quality crisis worsens, causing health issues for millions.
- Pollution sources include construction dust, vehicle emissions and crop burning.
Friday morning, New Delhi’s 20 million residents endured a toxic haze from environmental crises from dust, emissions and crop burning, causing respiratory surges. The aggrieved residents have reported distressing symptoms, including eye irritation and scratchy throats, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) teetered precariously around 48 at various monitoring stations throughout the city.
Unfavourable weather, increased farm fires and prevailing winds drive pollution into New Delhi. To mitigate the dire consequences of this air quality crisis, authorities have taken swift action. Schools remain closed on Friday and Saturday to safeguard the health of students and staff.
Furthermore, construction activities in the region will come to a standstill as a precautionary measure to curtail the worsening of the air quality index. As the demand for clean air intensifies, air purifier suppliers face unprecedented shortages.