Ah, the scenic views of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, may currently be playing hide-and-seek with the notorious smog. Delhi, with an air quality ranking of 424 by IQAir, seems to have taken the title of ‘worst among global capitals’ quite seriously. The city’s annual battle with smog, a charming blend of smoke and fog, is indeed a gripping saga every winter. As cold air embraces the city, it brings along a delightful mix of dust, emissions, and the not-so-fragrant smoke from illegal farm fires.
Delhi flights recently showcased their own version of ‘Let’s Delay Together’, as Flightradar24 reported smog-induced delays affecting a whopping 88% of departures and 54% of arrivals. Meanwhile, Lahore, the capital of Punjab in Pakistan, proudly earned the title of the ‘world’s most polluted city’ in IQAir’s recent rankings.
In the thrilling game of smog and air quality rankings, Delhi and Lahore seem to be leading the charge. What a breath of fresh air… or well, not. Stay tuned for more updates on this enthralling battle of the hazy cities!