“Delhi Pollution: ‘Power plants worse than stubble burning’, crackers ban and more – How misleading ‘research’ headlines and political drama are hiding real causes”, Opindia, November 18, 2024:
“Every year, from October to January, Delhi and the other northern states struggle with the air pollution brought on by multiple souces, including falling temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speeds, vehicle emissions and, burning crop stubble.
Low visibility causes flights to and from Delhi to be canceled. Schools are closed, commuters encounter severe difficulties, and everyday life turns into an upheaval task as the situation leaves everyone helpless. The visibility is extremely low and the thick blanket of smog can be even seen from space as people are left to breathe in the toxic air which can lead to hazardous health conditions.
With an AQI of 441 on 17th November, Delhi’s air quality dropped further, thereby ranking as the nation’s second most polluted city. The 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) for the city, which is measured every day at 4 pm, was 441 and fell into the “severe” category…….”
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