Overview
- Kunal Kushwaha, a London-based developer advocate and WeMakeDevs founder, said he could “taste and smell” pollution upon landing in Delhi and reported throat and lung irritation.
- He posted “Leave Delhi, go in debt if you have to,” cautioned against buying property in the city, issued a similar warning about Mumbai, and said he was cutting his trip short to depart the next day.
- The Central Pollution Control Board reported a 24-hour average AQI of about 370, extending a nine-day stretch in the very poor category.
- The post drew wide attention on X, with many users arguing that most residents cannot relocate and calling for authorities to improve air quality.
- Coverage noted a Delhi government advisory for private offices to implement 50% work-from-home under GRAP Stage 3 following a directive from the Commission for Air Quality Management.