Delhi Pollution: Toxic air quality in national capital is reducing life expectancy of residents at this whopping rate

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This toxic smog is a recurring ordeal for over 30 million residents in Delhi and neighboring areas, with experts warning that the poor air quality is cutting the city's average life expectancy by seven years, as reported by the Guardian.

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Delhi Faces Dangerous Pollution, GRAP 4 Enforced, Schools Closed, WFH & Vehicle Restrictions | WATCH
Delhi's air quality has reached hazardous levels, prompting GRAP 4 restrictions. With AQI surpassing 450, health risks are rising, leading to school closures, work-from-home mandates, and vehicle restrictions. Despite strong winds, pollution remains severe, especially in Mundka. The Delhi government is also considering the odd-even scheme for vehicles. Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients suffering from respiratory problems, highlighting a major public health crisis. #DelhiPollution #GRAP4 #AirQualityCrisis #AQI #DelhiWeather #WorkFromHome #PollutionEmergency #HealthCrisis #DelhiGovernment #OddEvenScheme #OneIndia #OneIndiaNews ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.102~GR.344~

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Air pollution in Delhi

Overview of the air pollution in the Indian city of Delhi
Efforts to control the escalating crisis have included the enforcement of Phase 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), but the situation remains grim as..
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Delhi NCR is experiencing severe air pollution, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 measures, including traffic restrictions and staggered office hours...
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A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih pointed out that there was a delay in implementation of preventive measures under stage 4 of the..
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Delhi

Megacity and union territory of India
Delhi air pollution: The city's Air Quality Index reached the 'severe' category at 422 on Wednesday morning.
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A thick dense layer of smog engulfed Delhi on Wednesday, blurring silhouettes as the air quality reaches to 422.
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The Delhi High Court summoned US-based AI firm OpenAI on Tuesday following a lawsuit filed by news agency ANI. ANI alleges OpenAI used its content without..
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The Guardian

British national daily newspaper

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