The haze covered monuments and high-rise buildings in the capital with visibility so low that airlines warned of delays. Air pollution in northern India rises every year, particularly in winter, as farmers burn crop residue in agricultural areas. Despite the poisonous air, many in the capital continued their usual routines, including morning walks in the city’s beloved Lodhi Garden. The worsening air quality in the capital sparked outrage from residents on social media. Air pollution has stalled daily life in New Delhi (Manish Swarup/AP)Many complained of headaches and hacking coughs, describing the city as “apocalyptic” and a “gas chamber.” Others urged officials to solve the public health crisis once and for all.

Source: The Herald November 18, 2024 07:59 UTC