New Delhi: It’s that time of the year again. Delhi is shrouded in a smoggy haze as residents breathe hazardous air. Stubble burning and Diwali crackers are usually held as the main culprits, but data has shown that vehicular pollution is among the key components.
While the Capital’s geographical conditions and the onset of winter exacerbate the problem, making November particularly bad, the issue is not Delhi-specific or contained to certain months. Indian cities regularly rank as among the worst cities in the world in terms of air quality and Indians breathe toxic air all year round.
In Episode 1554 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the science and data of how toxic our air is and what can fix it.