hazardous air quality
Delhi's Dangerous AQI Crisis: Shashi Tharoor Highlights Six Years of Environmental Neglect
Nov 08, 2025 07:55 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has highlighted the persistent air quality crisis in Delhi by resharing a six-year-old post about the capital's pollution. With current AQI levels reaching a hazardous 653, nearby cities reporting "severe" ratings, and hospitals seeing a 25% increase in respiratory cases, Delhi's environmental emergency continues to worsen despite years of warnings.
Lahore Tops Global Pollution Rankings: PM2.5 Levels 25 Times Above WHO Guidelines
Oct 29, 2025 10:23 am CST
Lahore, Pakistan has been ranked the world's most polluted city for the second time in a week, with air quality index reaching 312 and PM2.5 levels 25 times above WHO guidelines. The toxic smog is causing serious health risks while authorities implement emergency measures including crackdowns on industrial emissions and artificial rain to combat the environmental crisis.