"Delhi's Toxic Haze: Air Pollution Soars 100 Times WHO Limit"

Air pollution in Delhi has reached severe levels, with the air quality index hitting 500, 100 times the limit considered healthy by the World Health Organisation. The pollution is attributed to various factors, including farmers burning fields in neighboring states, car emissions, construction, and waste burning. The city's early warning systems failed to predict the rapid deterioration in conditions. Delhi, home to 33 million people, is consistently ranked as the most polluted city in the world. Doctors have reported an increase in respiratory problems among residents, and the poor air quality is estimated to shorten the lives of Delhi's inhabitants by 11.9 years. Despite efforts by the Delhi government, including the use of water sprinkling and smog towers, the air quality continues to decline.