Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Delhi Reports High Respiratory Illness Cases Tied to Pollution
In Delhi, many people are getting sick from breathing problems because of bad air.
In 2024, a lot of people got a breathing sickness called ARI, and many had to go to the hospital.
The government says that dirty air is one of the main causes of these sicknesses.
They are tracking these illnesses and giving advice to help people.
However, it's tricky to say exactly how many deaths or illnesses are ONLY from air pollution, as other things like what you eat and your health also play a role.
Delhi saw 68,411 acute respiratory infection (ARI) cases and 10,819 hospital admissions in 2024.
Air pollution is a key trigger for respiratory illnesses, according to the government.
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) monitors air pollution-related illnesses across 30 states.
ARI digital surveillance was launched in August 2023 via the Integrated Health Information Portal.
The government issues health advisories on air pollution to states annually.
- Who
- The government and citizens of Delhi.
- What
- Surge in acute respiratory infections (ARI) and hospital admissions related to air pollution.
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Air pollution is a contributing factor to the rise in respiratory illnesses.
The Issue of Air Pollution's Direct Impact
Health Concerns
Direct Causation
The Issue of Air Pollution's Direct Impact
The data shows correlation between air pollution and respiratory illness.
Health Concerns
There is no conclusive data to establish a direct link of death or disease exclusively due to air pollution.
- ARI Cases (2024)
- 68,411
- Hospital Admissions (2024)
- 10,819
- Government Source
- Rajya Sabha
- Monitoring Agency
- NCDC
- Digital Surveillance Launch
- August 2023