In the Indian capital of New Delhi, the population is faced with an invisible, yet very present, scourge: air pollution. Every winter, the inhabitants of this metropolis find themselves trapped under a thick cloud of smog, where fine particles mix with the air, reaching worrying levels of toxicity. Indeed, New Delhi is now recognized as the most polluted city in the world, and the month of November recorded new alarming records. Experts are unanimous: the air quality in New Delhi exceeds the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) by sixty times, thus endangering the health and well-being of its inhabitants.
Faced with this ecological disaster that affects every aspect of their daily lives, many citizens are mobilizing to demand the fundamental right to clean air. Individual and collective actions are multiplying to raise public awareness and put pressure on local and national authorities. Protesters are demanding concrete measures to combat pollution, such as restrictions on polluting vehicles, better waste management, and the development of alternative modes of transport that emit less greenhouse gases.
However, despite this growing awareness and calls for action, the situation continues to deteriorate. The consequences of air pollution on the health of New Delhi residents are disastrous, with an increase in cases of respiratory, cardiovascular diseases and even cancer. The most vulnerable, such as children and the elderly, are particularly exposed to the risks associated with pollution.
It is therefore urgent that the authorities take drastic measures to save the population of New Delhi from this toxic air that is suffocating them more and more each day. The fight against air pollution must be an absolute priority, not only to preserve the health of citizens, but also to guarantee a healthy and sustainable environment for future generations. Each of us has a role to play in this battle against pollution, by adopting responsible behaviors and supporting initiatives to preserve our planet. It is time to act, before it is too late.