Delhi Bracing For Annual Pollution Pall

As winter’s chill begins creeping into the morning calm of Delhi, the Indian capital is once again enveloped in air pollution, with smoke from crop stubble burning by farmers in nearby states adding to the already serious problem. The smoke levels rise so much that doctors advise residents to forgo outdoor activities like morning walks. According to a BBC report, India loses an estimated USD 95 billion to air pollution every year. The smoke affecting Delhi primarily originates from the states of Haryana and Punjab. Although air pollution remains an issue year-round, it worsens during the winter months, even impacting flights between Kathmandu and Delhi due to the dense smog.