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Smog is a term that becomes the buzzword in North India during winters. Deteriorating air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region during winters is directly attributed to smog. Coined by combining smoke and fog, smog is an air pollutant with extremely harmful effect on all forms of life. Smog not only has smoke, fog, dust, Particulate Matters (PM) 10 and 2.5 but also includes other pollutants like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides, ozone, industrial emissions, vehicular emissions, forest and agricultural fires etc. PM 10 and PM 2.5 are extremely hazardous and they can easily enter the human lung leading to severe respiratory complications.

While there are several reasons for the formation of smog, the one in North India during winter is primarily caused by farmers in Haryana an Punjab burning stubble in their fields. It is usually compounded by vehicular and industrial emissions along with smoke and pollutants generated by bursting of crackers during Diwali. Smog's formation is depended on several factors including temperature, sunshine and wind condition.

Dr. Henry Antoine Des Voeux is often credited with inventing the term smog in his 1905 paper, "Fog and Smoke" which he had prepared for a meeting of the Public Health Congress. But a Los Angeles Times article published in January 19, 1893 claimed that the term was first used by "a witty English writer."

Those suffering from asthma, bronchitis, other respiratory ailments and cardiac problems are the worst affected by smog with infants, children and old people being in the highest risk category. The common issues that people face during smog are eye and throat irritation, wheezing, coughing, dryness of protective membranes of your nose and throat along with headaches. Prolonged exposure to smog also leads to inflamed lungs which can further result in blood clots and heart attack or stroke. Smog is one of the reasons behind lung cancer too and also has an adverse effect on our body's resistance leading to people falling ill frequently. Smog also blocks the sun resulting decreased UV radiation which in turn affects our body's ability to synthesise Vitamin D. Low-visibility in smog also leads to road accidents.

Extra care must be taken to protect the eyes and washing them clean at a regular interval is advised. Experts often compare the smog situation in the NCR to a ‘gas chamber’ and warn people from venturing out. Schools are routinely closed in the region to protect children from smog's harmful effects. It also hits the economy as flights, trains and road traffic are affected.

No respite From Pollution in Delhi For Next 2 Days; Air Quality 'Very Poor'
IANS | February 13, 2021 6:43 PM IST
Delhi's neighbouring regions - Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida, and Gurugram also logged very poor
No respite From Pollution in Delhi For Next 2 Days; Air Quality 'Very Poor'
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Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi Moves Out of Delhi to Goa With Son Rahul To Avoid Pollution
India.com News Desk | November 20, 2020 3:54 PM IST
The air pollution in Delhi has aggravated her asthma and her chest condition, and she has been
Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi Moves Out of Delhi to Goa With Son Rahul To Avoid Pollution
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2020-11-20T04:54:54+00:00
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Delhi-NCR Air Quality Improves to 'Poor', Bringing Relief After Weeks
India.com News Desk | November 17, 2020 9:02 AM IST
However, the Delhi-NCR region witnessed a thin layer of smog this morning, reducing visibility in
Delhi-NCR Air Quality Improves to 'Poor', Bringing Relief After Weeks
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2020-11-16T22:02:39+00:00
2020-11-16T22:07:20+00:00
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Amid COVID restrictions, People Across Country Celebrate Diwali; Air Quality Likely to Worsen by Late Night
India.com News Desk | November 14, 2020 10:06 PM IST
And, despite all the preventive measures taken by Delhi Police against the sale and purchase of
Amid COVID restrictions, People Across Country Celebrate Diwali; Air Quality Likely to Worsen by Late Night
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2020-11-14T11:06:33+00:00
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Anti-smog Gun Installed in Sector 6, Noida to Curb Air Pollution; More to Come Soon
India.com News Desk | November 13, 2020 12:13 PM IST
The anti-smog gun mounted at Noida Sector-6 is operated from 9:30 am to 1.30 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30
Anti-smog Gun Installed in Sector 6, Noida to Curb Air Pollution; More to Come Soon
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2020-11-13T01:13:46+00:00
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Air Quality Severe in Delhi-NCR with AQI at 474; Relief Unlikely Soon
India.com News Desk | November 9, 2020 1:56 PM IST
The IMD said a major improvement in Delhi-NCR's air quality was highly unlikely in the coming days.
Air Quality Severe in Delhi-NCR with AQI at 474; Relief Unlikely Soon
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2020-11-09T02:56:30+00:00
2020-11-09T03:03:32+00:00
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SC Asks Centre To Ensure No Smog In Delhi-NCR, Grade Offences Under New Law
India.com News Desk | November 6, 2020 6:36 PM IST
As the court was informed that the commission for air quality management will start functioning
SC Asks Centre To Ensure No Smog In Delhi-NCR, Grade Offences Under New Law
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2020-11-06T07:36:10+00:00
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High Share of Stubble Burning From Punjab, Haryana Keeps Delhi’s Air Quality in ‘Very Poor’ Category
India.com News Desk | November 1, 2020 10:27 AM IST
Delhi's AQI did not improve much despite better ventilation, mainly because of highly favourable
High Share of Stubble Burning From Punjab, Haryana Keeps Delhi’s Air Quality in ‘Very Poor’ Category
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2020-10-31T23:27:35+00:00
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Delhi's Air Quality ‘Very Poor’, Likely to Improve Significantly in Next Two Days
India.com News Desk | October 30, 2020 2:43 PM IST
A significant improvement is predicted by November 1 and the air quality is likely to slip back
Delhi's Air Quality ‘Very Poor’, Likely to Improve Significantly in Next Two Days
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2020-10-30T03:43:19+00:00
2020-10-30T03:43:41+00:00
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Air Quality in New Delhi Worsens After Dussehra celebrations
India.com News Desk | October 26, 2020 7:13 AM IST
Amid the rise in pollution levels, people are having problems with breathing and some children have
Air Quality in New Delhi Worsens After Dussehra celebrations
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2020-10-25T20:13:07+00:00
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Delhi Pollution: Air Quality Remains in 'Poor' Category
India.com News Desk | October 22, 2020 4:05 PM IST
The Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR, said calm surface wind conditions
Delhi Pollution: Air Quality Remains in 'Poor' Category
indiacom
2020-10-22T05:05:26+00:00
2020-10-22T05:05:26+00:00
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Delhi Pollution: Air Quality Improves Marginally But Remains in Poor Category
India.com News Desk | October 14, 2020 9:54 AM IST
According to recordings of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 8 am, AQI in the national
Delhi Pollution: Air Quality Improves Marginally But Remains in Poor Category
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2020-10-13T22:54:25+00:00
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Helsinki Citizens in Finland Can Now See Land of Tallinn of Estonia, Researchers Credit Less Pollution Due to COVID-19 Lockdown
India.com Viral News Desk | April 25, 2020 1:39 PM IST
COVID-19 unexpected side effect: Direct visibility between Finland and Estonia, across the Gulf of
Helsinki Citizens in Finland Can Now See Land of Tallinn of Estonia, Researchers Credit Less Pollution Due to
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2020-04-25T02:39:55+00:00
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Unexpected Side Effect: Air Becomes Cleaner, Swans Return to Venice Canals Amid Coronavirus Lockdown | Watch
India.com Viral News Desk | March 19, 2020 11:56 AM IST
In Italy, smog has dropped considerably after a month of the shutdown as satellite images show that
Unexpected Side Effect: Air Becomes Cleaner, Swans Return to Venice Canals Amid Coronavirus Lockdown | Watch
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2020-03-19T00:56:38+00:00
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Air Quality Continues to Remain in 'Severe Category' in Delhi-NCR, Children Write to PM About Pollution
PTI | November 14, 2019 7:07 PM IST
Many students wrote letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to take measures to ensure
Air Quality Continues to Remain in 'Severe Category' in Delhi-NCR, Children Write to PM About Pollution
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2019-11-14T08:07:35+00:00
2019-11-14T08:07:35+00:00
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Delhi Chokes on Smog, 'Severe' Pollution; Air Quality Index Crosses 500-Mark
India.com News Desk | November 14, 2019 8:25 AM IST
According to SAFAR, the level of PM 2.5 breached the emergency threshold of 300 micrograms per
Delhi Chokes on Smog, 'Severe' Pollution; Air Quality Index Crosses 500-Mark
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2019-11-13T21:25:46+00:00
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Netizens Talk About How to Curb Pollution in Delhi, Delhi Air Emergency Trends on Twitter
IANS | November 3, 2019 5:36 PM IST
#DelhiAirEmergency gets people to talk about solutions
Netizens Talk About How to Curb Pollution in Delhi, Delhi Air Emergency Trends on Twitter
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2019-11-03T06:36:25+00:00
2019-11-03T06:36:25+00:00
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Arjun Rampal Asks Delhiites to Wake up as he Lands in 'Absolutely Disgusting' Smog, Tweet Screams 'Delhi Bachao'
India.com Entertainment Desk | November 3, 2019 1:47 PM IST
Arjun Rampal's tone of urgency in the latest tweet demands '#DelhiBachao' after actor lands in
Arjun Rampal Asks Delhiites to Wake up as he Lands in 'Absolutely Disgusting' Smog, Tweet Screams 'Delhi Bach
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2019-11-03T02:47:04+00:00
2019-11-03T02:47:04+00:00
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Practical And Easy Ways to Protect Yourself From Poisonous Air of Delhi
India.com Lifestyle Staff | November 3, 2019 11:10 AM IST
Delhi's air pollution is suffocating at the moment and it may cause diseases like lung cancer or
Practical And Easy Ways to Protect Yourself From Poisonous Air of Delhi
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2019-11-03T00:10:04+00:00
2019-11-03T00:10:04+00:00
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains in 'Hazardous' Category; Overall AQI Recorded at 426
India.com News Desk | November 9, 2018 8:43 AM IST
On Thursday, a day after Diwali, Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the year due to rampant
Delhi's Air Quality Remains in 'Hazardous' Category; Overall AQI Recorded at 426
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2018-11-08T21:43:18+00:00
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