By iastoppers.com

Delhi

Why

gets

Polluted

every winter?

Vehicle Emissions

38% of Delhi's pollution is due to vehicular emissions, with millions of unfit vehicles on the roads

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Stubble Burning

Biomass burning from nearby regions contributes 31% to Delhi's air pollution each winter

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Industrial & Construction

Industry and construction activities add significantly to Delhi's air quality woes

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Inorganic Aerosols

Secondary inorganic aerosols form 25-35% of air pollutants, worsening the winter air quality

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Trapped by Weather

Cooler air traps pollutants near the surface, magnifying winter pollution due to temperature inversion

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Policy Challenges

Multi-state coordination and strict policies are essential yet challenging for Delhi's cleaner air

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