Delhi’s air in January was badly polluted, with nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and benzene often above safe limits at many monitoring stations. These high levels can harm lungs and increase health risks for people breathing the city’s air.

As Delhi battles severe air pollution every year, environmental experts have said that while emergency measures like the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) provide temporary relief, they have failed to address the root causes.

A toxic haze has engulfed Delhi, causing the city to gasp for breath. People are facing health problems like eye irritation and difficulty breathing.