Delhi's air quality hits 'very poor' levels
Delhi's air hit "very poor" levels recently, with an AQI way above safe limits.
Stubble burning, traffic emissions, and still weather are trapping pollutants close to the ground.
This toxic mix is especially tough on kids and older people, raising risks for breathing and heart problems.
Families leave for good to protect health
The pollution is so bad that many Delhi residents are packing up and moving to cleaner cities like Bengaluru or heading to hill towns for relief.
Families like Ketan Sharma's have left for good to protect their health.
Those staying behind rely heavily on air purifiers, but not everyone can afford to leave or buy expensive devices—making the health gap even wider.
Without serious action, livability issues will worsen
If things don't change soon, recent reports indicate that chronic health issues and yearly pollution emergencies could become the norm in Delhi.
Without serious action on emissions and stronger policies, the city risks losing more of its people—and its livability—to hazardous air.