Toxic air causes over 200,000 respiratory illness in Delhi
December 04, 2025 00:00:00
NEW DELHI, Dec 03 (AFP): New Delhi recorded more than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory illnesses at six state-run hospitals between 2022 and 2024, government numbers showed, highlighting the adverse effects of toxic air on health.
Delhi, with its sprawling metropolitan region of 30 million residents, is regularly ranked among the world's most polluted capitals.
