Polluted air is creating a health emergency. Delhi-NCR's air quality has slumped to 'emergency' levels and the toxic cocktail has enveloped vast swathes of northern India. In today's episode, we will try to understand how PM2.5 impacts our health and why it should be the focus of the policy measures and ask our experts about the measures that can be taken.
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Monday November 18, 2024दिल्ली-एनसीआर में प्रदूषण का समाधान तो आज तक मिला नहीं. हर साल चिंतित होकर हम-आप सांसों की तकलीफ के साथ-साथ दिल और ब्लड प्रेशर के मरीज भी क्यों बनें?

