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Delhi Gasps for Sixth Straight Day, No Relief in Sight
Delhi continues to choke under a thick blanket of pollution with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the ‘very poor’ category for a sixth straight day. The city’s air quality index rose to 346 on Saturday, a slight increase from 331 recorded a day earlier, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Whew! Breathe
Dr. Sharma, what long-term health consequences could arise from prolonged exposure to Delhi’s persistently poor air quality, even if short-term spikes are seen as somewhat normal?
“Dr. Sharma, Delhi’s AQI has been classified as ‘very poor’ for over a week now. While we know this is a serious issue, some may argue that short-term spikes are inevitable in a bustling metropolis like Delhi. How do you respond to those who say this is simply ‘business as usual’?” [[1](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67355267)]
