Every winter, Delhi and its surrounding areas vanish under a thick blanket of smog, and this year is no different. The capital’s air has become so toxic that it has become difficult to breathe. With the air quality stuck in the ‘very poor’ range, air purifiers have turned into everyday essentials. But now, even they seem to be losing the battle against Delhi’s choking pollution.

A recent photo circulating online shows an air purifier filter in Gurugram completely coated with layers of dust and dirt, which is a shocking reminder of how serious the situation has become. The image shows just a tiny clean patch, while the majority of the portion is trapped with dust. Along with the image, the individual wrote a sarcastic note about living in luxury apartments while paying a “premium for pollu

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