Health & Environment
Delhi air quality enters 'very poor' category as smog engulfs region
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Monday as the Central Pollution Control Board recorded an AQI of 310 in the capital, up from 277 the previous day.
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Medical experts warn that fine particulate matter PM2.5 can penetrate deep into lungs and enter the bloodstream, aggravating conditions like asthma and chronic bronchitis.
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The worsening local air pollution drew international attention alongside British artist Michael Pinsky's Pollution Pods installation recreating Delhi's smog in Australia.