Delhi, Mumbai and surrounding areas have registered record pollution levels in the last few days, with the National Capital Region (NCR) struggling to breathe, shrouded under thick, poisonous smog. As the city faces a health emergency, here’s what centre, state and citizens can do to combat air pollution.
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Stricter pollution curbs are expected to kick in soon to tackle the worsening air quality in Delhi and nearby regions with the onset of winter.
There was no respite from toxic air for Delhi as it continued to face "very poor" air quality on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
When temperatures drop, the air becomes dry and constricts the airways, making it harder for COPD patients to breathe. This can lead to coughing, wheezing, and sudden breathlessness even with minimal physical activity.
Jain said the city's current situation hit him harder, as he grew up in Meerut, studied at IIT Delhi, and fell in love with the place, its energy, food, and people.
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Health expert Ryan Fernando shared his personal tips for protecting his lungs amid Delhi’s toxic air.
In several states across India, COPD is now emerging as a major cause of death, sometimes even surpassing heart disease in reported mortality.
Air pollution in Delhi forced the BCCI to move the knockout matches of an under-23 one-day tournament to Mumbai.

