Most of us residing in the nation’s capital dreaded the deadly drop in the air quality post-Diwali pollution. Although the government decided to ban crackers, bring in ‘green crackers’ and legalised only two types of crackers to bring the air-quality to a breathable level; much of the efforts were in vain. In spite of all the precautions, the city and its residents are choking on smog.
Looking at the severe decline in Delhi’s air quality, the Supreme Court declared a ‘public health emergency’ in the Delhi-NCR region and banned construction activity till November 5. Schools will also remain closed in Delhi till November 5, reported ET. The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority also banned the bursting of crackers during the winter season.
As the pollution levels in the region entered the “severe-plus” category and the blanket of haze thickened over the city, Delhiites took to social media to share the gruesome reality of the city and petitioned for their #RightToBreathe.
@ArvindKejriwal #RightToBreathe pic.twitter.com/GfJJhOUUjv
— Sagar Ahuja (@sagarahuja25) November 2, 2019
@capt_amarinder @narendramodi @DGPPunjabPolice what action is being taken against farmers who are burning stubble and putting our life at risk.. #RightToBreathe #AirPollution pic.twitter.com/qwh3FEUWWE
— Rahul Singla (@Rahulsingla91) November 1, 2019
#righttocleanair #RightToBreathe a protest outside @narendramodi residence. pic.twitter.com/wCrI0nFylm
— ravinder bawa (@ravsbaws) November 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/idnani_nandini/status/1190551060269551616
You really want to do something for #Pollution.
âž¡ Stop using CAR
âž¡ Avoid Air-Flight
âž¡ Stop using AC
âž¡ Boycott Non-Veg
âž¡ Reject Plastic
âž¡ Don't do Smoking
âž¡ Plant Trees
âž¡ Adhere CleanlinessDon't Do drama for #RightToBreathe on #Diwali only.
— Avinash Srivastava (@go4avinash) October 28, 2019
Delhites also highlighted the #DelhiAirEmergency. While some took to protesting, others admitted that humans are toxic to the environment.
We have been poisoned.
My #Righttobreathe has been taken away from me.
Everybody is struggling & begging for fresh air.
Innocent Children are speechless.
Instead of fighting this menace the politicians are shamelessly blaming each other. #DelhiAirEmergency #DelhiChokes— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) November 2, 2019
Delhi's worst pollutant isn't toxic gases, it's people.#DelhiAirEmergency pic.twitter.com/Yz68RdDZJG
— Niyati Dedhia (@NiyatiDedhia) November 2, 2019
#DelhiChokes #DelhiAirQuality#Pollution #Smog #DelhiPollution #delhiairemergency #Capitalinhell #gaschamber 😷😷 pic.twitter.com/96TbZIyo1D
— Ankit Karwasra (@_ankitkarwasra) November 2, 2019
#DelhiAirEmergency #DelhiAirQuality #DelhiBachao pic.twitter.com/zocdeMUU23
— Vipan Sadyal (@vipansadyal) November 2, 2019
Delhi's worst pollutant isn't toxic gases, it's people.#DelhiAirEmergency pic.twitter.com/TbBQQEeC5p
— Amit Schandillia (@Schandillia) November 2, 2019
#DelhiAirQuality #DelhiChokes
Kids smoke tobacco, Men weed ,Legends breath in #Delhi#Pollution #Smog #DelhiPollution #delhiairemergency #Capitalinhell #gaschamber pic.twitter.com/gIkJUmMoDU— Ankit Karwasra (@_ankitkarwasra) November 2, 2019
#humaridelhi #delhichokes #delhi_gram #delhiwale #delhidiaries #delhincr #delhipollution #dillikihawa #Delhi #DelhiAirQuality #DelhiAirEmergency #DelhiBachao #DelhiUnderHealthEmergency #DelhiSmog pic.twitter.com/O1NELIm14t
— Neeraj Katoch (@neerajkatoch1) November 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/Ataur4Islam/status/1190523831556820992
#humaridelhi #delhichokes #delhi_gram #delhiwale #delhidiaries #delhincr #delhipollution #dillikihawa #Delhi #DelhiAirQuality #DelhiAirEmergency #DelhiBachao #DelhiUnderHealthEmergency #DelhiSmog pic.twitter.com/uO4VDQI401
— Neeraj Katoch (@neerajkatoch1) November 2, 2019
For the first time in my life, I am feeling breathless and pukish due to air pollution. Perhaps, my lungs have given up the advantage of being born and brought up in Delhi. ( Can't take it anymore)#DelhiChokes #DelhiAirEmergency
— Neeraj Thakur (@neerajthakur01) November 2, 2019
Isn’t it high time we realise the gravity of the situation and take corrective measures?