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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More than 80 per cent of residents in Delhi-NCR surveyed reported experiencing persistent health issues, including chronic cough, debilitating fatigue, and respiratory irritation due to polluted air, according to a survey.
Mumbai woke up to yet another smoggy morning today, with its air quality continuing to be in the poor category.
The user noted how those in power and the wealthy are largely shielded from air pollution's devastating effects.
In her post, Singh drew attention to the alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Mumbai, which she noted had been crossing 160 in the mornings.
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