Delhi is choking again. The air’s so thick, you can almost taste it. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor didn’t hold back—he jumped on social media and, with his trademark sarcasm, called Delhi “injurious to health.” People get it. The anger online matches the smog outside. Every winter, it’s the same story: outrage, finger-pointing, and still, the air stays filthy.
AQI Levels Remain Hazardous
The Central Pollution Control Board reported AQI levels soaring past 450 in parts of the city. That’s deep in the “severe” zone. The skyline’s buried under a dirty gray blanket. Health experts say it straight—breathe this stuff in for too long, and you risk messing up your lungs, your eyes, even your heart. It’s gotten so bad, schools have gone back to online classes. Construction? Mostly paused. Non-essential cars? Off the roads, thanks to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Tharoor’s Sharp Comment Resonates Online
Tharoor’s jab about Delhi being the “pollution capital” took off online. People piled on, sharing their own complaints and jokes. Some liked his humor. Others were fed up with politicians trading barbs while the problem just drags on. The truth stings: every winter, the smog comes back, and real solutions always seem out of reach.
Causes Behind Delhi’s Annual Smog
Why does this happen? Experts say it’s a mix: farmers burning leftover crops in Punjab and Haryana, exhaust from all those cars, dust from endless construction, and factories spewing waste. Despite bans and endless warnings, fields keep burning, and the smoke rolls into Delhi. Then November’s weather traps all that pollution right where people live and breathe.
Government and Public Response
The government says it’s trying. Delhi officials want neighboring states to pitch in and manage crops differently. They talk about tougher emission rules, more electric vehicles, and cleaner energy. Central agencies echo the same promises. Meanwhile, residents are told to wear N95 masks, stay inside when they can, and run air purifiers if they have them.
A Timely Wake-Up Call
Tharoor’s quip might make you smile, but let’s be honest—it’s a warning. This isn’t just about the environment anymore; it’s about people’s health. If leaders keep dragging their feet, Delhi’s air will stay exactly what Tharoor called it: dangerous.
