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Updated: Nov 25, 2019, 03:35 PM IST

Thick layer of smog blankets Delhi creates problems for morning joggers

The air quality of national capital took a major hit due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavorable meteorological conditions in past one month. A thick layer of smog blankets Delhi on November 25. On November 01, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) declared public health emergency in Delhi due to rising air pollution levels. Residents of Delhi have complained of a spike in respiratory problems, allergies and other health issues. The stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana made the situation even worse in Delhi.

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The air quality of national capital took a major hit due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavorable meteorological conditions in past one month. A thick layer of smog blankets Delhi on November 25. On November 01, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) declared public health emergency in Delhi due to rising air pollution levels. Residents of Delhi have complained of a spike in respiratory problems, allergies and other health issues. The stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana made the situation even worse in Delhi.

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