Delhi Chokes on Toxic Air, Leaves Behind Beijing in Air Pollution

The level of pollution in Delhi’s air is so high that the High Court compared the city to a “gas chamber”.

Vehicular smoke and dust particles create a blanket of toxic smog in Delhi. (Photo: AP)

This winter, India’s capital was found enveloped in toxic smog. The level of air pollution was so high that the High Court compared the city to a “gas chamber”.

Taking suo motu, the high court asked the Centre and Delhi government to come up with a plan to deal with the level of pollution in the air.