Delhi has been waking up to apocalyptic mornings as a thick blanket of smog hangs over the city, instead of the gentle morning breeze. The pollution season in the capital, which kicked off with Diwali, is only getting worse with the rise in stubble burning and the change in weather. AQI in some areas even crossed the 400 mark. As the air quality ranges from poor to severe in most parts of the city, doctors are issuing stark warnings about minimising exposure to pollutants.

Pollution is known to have both short-term and long-term impacts on health. Doctors have noticed the surge in cases of respiratory illnesses like asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), while many people are also reporting relatively milder issues like coughing, sore throat, itchy-red eyes, and dry

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