82% of Delhi Residents Know Someone Suffering From Air Pollution-Related Illness, Survey Reveals

Dec 15, 2025 09:56 pm CST

A recent LocalCircles survey reveals that 82% of Delhi-NCR residents know someone suffering from severe health conditions attributed to long-term air pollution exposure, with 28% reporting four or more affected individuals in their social circle. As Delhi's AQI reached a dangerous 498, residents face increasing health and financial concerns, with 73% worried about affording healthcare and 8% planning to relocate due to the persistent toxic air quality.