Delhi was the most polluted capital city in the world in 2023, according to a study. (Getty Images)
Delhi, November 13 — People in India's capital Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to severe levels in the city.
Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed,...
Delhi was the most polluted capital city in the world in 2023, according to a study. (Getty Images)
Delhi, November 13 — People in India's capital Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to severe levels in the city.
Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed,...
Kathmandu, November 7 — With the onset of the cold season every year, the problem of air pollution begins to surface across Nepal. As the cold increases, people resort to burning not only wood and firewood but also plastic and tires to stay warm. The smoke produced from burning such materials contributes to the rising levels of air pollution.
According to air quality expert Dr. Bhupendra Das, sources of air pollution include vehicles, industries, and construction activities. "Delhi in India and Lahore in Pakistan are among the cities with the highest levels of air pollution in the world," he said....
Kathmandu, November 7 — With the onset of the cold season every year, the problem of air pollution begins to surface across Nepal. As the cold increases, people resort to burning not only wood and firewood but also plastic and tires to stay warm. The smoke produced from burning such materials contributes to the rising levels of air pollution.
According to air quality expert Dr. Bhupendra Das, sources of air pollution include vehicles, industries, and construction activities. "Delhi in India and Lahore in Pakistan are among the cities with the highest levels of air pollution in the world," he said....
As winter’s chill begins creeping into the morning calm of Delhi, the Indian capital is once again enveloped in air pollution, with smoke from crop stubble burning by farmers in nearby states adding to the already serious problem. The smoke levels rise
