Delhi NCR Extreme Weather and Pollution

Delhi NCR has experienced extreme weather conditions resulting in infrastructural damage and increased air pollution, leading to the enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Why This Matters

Environmental issues and public health are high-priority topics with broad societal impact, driving significant public engagement.

Public Sentiment Summary

Public sentiment about extreme weather and pollution in Delhi NCR is highly negative. People are frustrated and concerned about poor air quality, health risks, and inadequate government response. There's significant skepticism about the effectiveness of measures like the Graded Response Action Plan, and residents feel a sense of urgency while being constrained by social and economic realities.

Highlighted Comments

Pollution. No amount of money will give you 10-20yrs back, and the amount of financial loss due to healthcare treatments would be worse.

The real cause of pollution is the Ground water act. As per this no farmer can sow his rice before 10 June in Punjab and 20 June in Haryana.

I’m from Delhi and it is unbearable. We have been experiencing it every year but this time it has been worse than ever.

Lungs disease and respiratory disorders are the cost of free electricity and water

All of North India is a gas chamber during early winters. Especially Delhi.

I’m just going to say, I landed for a layover, spent about 2 hrs there, AQI around 320. I never left the airport and the shit air quality is still noticeably bad inside. I’m cancelling my stay in Delhi, I value my lungs over a few bucks and instagram shots

Bruh Samsungs is showing 518 in my area 💀

Hey. Even my kia which has a built-in air purifier showed 280-300 when I opened the windows. Like wtf, thought of heading to the service centre to see if the purifier was faulty

How can you live somewhere like that?

Parties Involved

  • Delhi NCR Residents
  • Government of Delhi
  • Environmental Agencies

What the people want

Delhi NCR Residents: Residents feel trapped in a hazardous living environment. Their health and quality of life are in jeopardy, prompting them to demand immediate, effective action. They are urged to advocate collaboratively for meaningful change.

Government of Delhi: There is immense public criticism of your handling of the pollution crisis. Immediate, transparent, and impactful interventions are required to restore public confidence and ensure public health.

Environmental Agencies: Agencies should verify and provide accurate air quality data, and collaborate with the government to develop resilient solutions that address longstanding pollution and infrastructure problems.