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Air pollution in Delhi during the winter months is a well-documented issue. Several factors contribute to this problem.
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The hazardous air quality during winters can have severe health effects, especially for vulnerable populations.
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The Thursday sky was so dense with haze that it looked like the end of the world. The pollution made it so that even the buildings across the road were scarcely visible.
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Scientists are warning of an expected rise in pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region over the next two weeks due to an increase in farm fires and unfavourable weather.
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Delhi has temperature inversions in the winter, which are caused by cold air accumulating close to the ground and obstructing the dispersal of pollutants.
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In addition to local sources of pollution, unfavourable weather patterns and a concoction of pollutants from firecrackers and burning paddy straw cause the Delhi-NCR's air quality to reach dangerous levels in the winter.
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The government and various organizations in Delhi have been taking steps to address this issue, including implementing emergency measures
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Efforts to combat winter air pollution in Delhi are ongoing, and it remains a significant environmental and public health challenge.
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So, how much AQI did your area record?
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