Introduction: Delhi’s Air Pollution and Your Lung Health Delhi’s air quality is no small matter. The city frequently records dangerously high levels of fine particles and toxic gases that directly affect how well the lungs function. According to recent data, the average monthly PM2.5 in Delhi reached 165 µg/m³ in January 2025, more than 11 times higher than the WHO’s guideline limit of 15 µg/m³.  When the air you breathe is so polluted, the lungs—your body’s key organs for ex

Introduction - Delhi Air Pollution and How It Affects Health Living in the capital city of India, the residents of Delhi are no strangers to heavy air pollution. The air you breathe in locations like Greater Kailash, Vasant Kunj, South Delhi is often laden with fine particulates, vehicular emissions, industrial pollutants and dust-creating a cocktail that strains the lungs. For anyone concerned about their respiratory health, understanding how pollution triggers or worsens re