Delhi smog crisis
Mass Exodus from Delhi: Thousands Flee Toxic Air Creating Traffic Crisis at Rohtang Pass
Dec 17, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Delhi's hazardous air quality has triggered an unprecedented migration to Himachal Pradesh, creating massive traffic jams near Rohtang Pass. With AQI levels approaching 300 and classified as 'very poor', residents are abandoning the smog-filled capital for mountain refuges despite no snowfall or holiday season, raising concerns about the environmental impact on these pristine regions.
Delhi Air Quality Monitoring System Fails During Critical Pollution Crisis
Nov 11, 2025 12:34 am CST
Delhi's air quality monitoring systems unexpectedly shut down during a severe smog crisis, occurring just after public protests accused authorities of manipulating pollution data. The Central Pollution Control Board reported an AQI of 345 before the outage, leaving millions without crucial information despite visibly deteriorating conditions and hazardous visibility levels across the capital region.