Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Delhi-NCR Air Quality: Health Concerns Amid High Pollution
The air in Delhi and surrounding areas is very polluted, especially after Diwali.
This is causing health issues like sore throats, coughs, and burning eyes for many residents.
PM2.5 levels reached their highest in five years after Diwali.
People are using humor, such as memes, to cope with the pollution levels.
Three out of four Delhi-NCR households report health issues from the toxic air.
PM2.5 levels reached 488 micrograms/cubic meter after Diwali.
42% of households report sore throats or coughs.
25% of households report burning eyes, headaches, or trouble sleeping.
Residents are using humor to cope with the poor air quality.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi-NCR
- What
- Experiencing health problems due to poor air quality.
- When
- Post-Diwali
- Where
- Delhi-NCR
- Why
- Exposure to toxic air.
- PM2.5 Post-Diwali
- 488 micrograms/cubic meter
- Households Reporting Health Issues
- 75%
- People Reporting Sore Throat/Cough
- 42%
- People Reporting Burning Eyes/Headaches
- 25%
Sources
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