Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Delhi Pollution Crisis: Health and Economic Burdens
A big survey in Delhi and nearby cities found that most people are really sick because of the bad air.
More than half have gone to the doctor because of this.
Many people are staying inside all the time and some are even thinking about moving to other places where the air is cleaner.
The bad air is also making families spend more money on things like doctors and medicines.
This is making life very hard for many people in Delhi.
80% of residents in Delhi-NCR reported persistent health issues due to air pollution.
68.3% sought medical help for pollution-related ailments in the past year.
76.4% have drastically reduced outdoor activities due to the toxic haze.
79.8% are considering or have already relocated to cleaner areas.
85.3% reported increased household spending due to pollution, with 41.6% experiencing significant financial strain.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi-NCR
- What
- Health and economic impacts of air pollution
- When
- Past year (specific timeframe not mentioned)
- Where
- Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad
- Why
- Due to severe air pollution and its consequences
- Survey Sample Size
- 4,000 residents
- Residents with Health Issues
- 80%
- Residents Seeking Medical Help
- 68.3%
- Residents Reducing Outdoor Time
- 76.4%
- Residents Considering Relocation
- 79.8%
- Residents with Increased Spending
- 85.3%
- Residents with Significant Financial Strain
- 41.6%