Whatever the causes of the smog, by one ranking Delhi was not just the most polluted city in the world, but “nearly five times as bad as the second most polluted city, Dhaka,” in Bangladesh next door, as Shashi Tharoor, a leader of the opposition in Parliament and best-selling author, posted on X.

Even as the national capital continues to battle poor air quality, experts on Wednesday said that the toxic pollutants are raising dry eyes, irritations, and allergies in the eyes of children and adults.

Delhi NCR's hazardous air quality worsens respiratory illnesses, heart diseases, and mental health. Doctors warn its effects rival tobacco, increasing risks of COPD, heart attacks, and strokes.

India’s capital region, Delhi, has virtually come to a halt as air pollution levels reached a “severe plus” category, creating what officials have described as a public health emergency.

As Delhi battles hazardous air quality, air purifiers have become essential. However, rushing into buying decisions can lead to ineffective purchases.

Air pollution in Delhi reached "severe" levels on Wednesday with an overall air quality index (AQI) of 422 at 6 am, choking residents and cloaking the city in thick smog. Air pollution is a risk for all-cause mortality as well as specific diseases.

Can an air purifier make your home a safe haven amidst such alarming pollution levels in Delhi-NCR? Let’s dive into how air purifiers function, their effectiveness during pollution spikes, and whether they are the solution to safeguarding your family’s health in these challenging times.

With air pollution levels escalating to alarming levels in Delhi and the National Capital Region, the sale of air purifiers and masks have surged significantly, according to traders in the city