This year could be the worst smog episode for Delhi and its neighbouring areas, warn the green think-tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). According to the green think-tank, smog is expected to last for another two days in the Delhi-NCR regions. This means that the first severe smog episode in Delhi could be the longest in four years. According to Anumita Roychowdhury, Executive Director, CSE research and advocacy, the season's first smog episode has been triggered by the combined effect of unfavourable weather conditions, stubble burning and firecrackers. The green think-tank says this year's first smog episode has already lasted six days which matches that of 2018 and 2020.

Source: dna November 11, 2021 08:15 UTC