Delhi’s cooler weather signals the approach of the winter pollution season, when weak winds and temperature inversions can trap pollutants near the ground.
Delhi’s air improved after floods cut stubble burning by 77%, but Diwali’s fireworks pushed PM2.5 to record highs — exposing India’s pollution paradox
Sulfur dioxide, a toxic air pollutant primarily released from vehicle exhaust and industrial processes, is notorious for triggering respiratory irritation, asthma attacks, and long-term lung damage.