Delhi’s air has turned into a silent enemy. Former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has warned that the current levels of pollution are not just aggravating asthma and COPD but are also beginning to trouble people who have never faced breathing problems before. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has dipped deep into the poor…
Delhi is preparing for its first-ever artificial rainfall today through a cloud seeding operation aimed at clearing toxic air NEW DELHI: Delhi may witness its first-ever artificial rainfall on Tuesday as the government prepares for a cloud seeding operation to clear the city’s toxic air. The trial, a joint project with IIT Kanpur, depends on…
Last Updated:October 22, 2025, 13:20 IST When AQI exceeds 400, pollutants like PM2.5, NO₂, and O₃ enter the bloodstream, causing brain inflammation, cell damage, and affecting mood and cognitive functions Polluted air reduces oxygen levels, causing blocked noses and disrupted sleep, which exacerbates mood disturbances. (Representative/AP) The night of Diwali on October 20 saw intense…
