Dear Reader,

The day after Diwali, Delhi’s air has turned toxic once again. Parts of the city are choking with AQI levels touching 500 – hazardous by any measure. At Scroll, we’ve been reporting on this crisis for years, long before the smog descends each winter.

On Tuesday, we published a detailed analysis showing how vehicle emissions – not just firecrackers or stubble burning – remain the biggest contributor to Delhi’s pollution. Yet, meaningful policy action continues to lag. This wasn’t a new discovery: last November too, we had debunked common myths about what truly drives Delhi’s air crisis.

We’ve also explained how the city’s geography traps pollutants, making its air especially toxic, and why year-round action – not knee-jerk emergency measures – is essential to protect public health.

Scroll’s deep, evidence-based reporting takes time, persistence and resources. To stay on the ground and continue offering independent journalism that informs policy and empowers citizens, we rely on readers like you.

If you value trustworthy reporting that fights for cleaner air – for our shared future – please become a Scroll member today.

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Team Scroll