Severe Air Pollution Crisis in New Delhi

New Delhi is currently experiencing some of its worst air pollution levels in recent years, with the air quality index reportedly soaring above 1,700, categorizing it as hazardous. This annual crisis is attributed to various factors including vehicle emissions, agricultural practices, and residential burning, which significantly worsen air quality during the winter months. The impact of pollution varies across social classes, with wealthier individuals often able to afford air purifiers, while the majority of the population struggles to cope without proper protection. This dire situation has prompted public discourse on whether New Delhi should remain India's capital due to its increasingly uninhabitable conditions during this period.