World News for Students of English

19-11-2024 07:00

Delhi, India’s capital, has become the most polluted city on Earth, surpassing Lahore in Pakistan.

Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) reached a severe level of 418, far above the ideal range of 0-50. Every winter, Delhi struggles with smog caused by various factors, including cold temperatures, crop burning, dust, vehicle emissions, and low wind speeds. Residents experience burning eyes, itchy throats, and difficulty breathing. While some can use air purifiers indoors, many must work outside, facing hazardous conditions. Pollution severely impacts vulnerable groups like children and the elderly, leading to health problems such as respiratory issues. Experts criticize the lack of long-term solutions, noting that government measures are often reactive.

Similar problems occur in Pakistan, where Lahore’s pollution has occasionally exceeded Delhi’s levels. Without wind or rain to clear the air, smog continues to affect millions of people across the region.

Difficult words: surpass (go beyond or exceed), hazardous (dangerous), reactive (responding to problems only after they occur).

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