Delhi is once again disappearing under its familiar winter haze, with air quality levels plunging into the “severe” category across most monitoring stations. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI stands at 322 currently and several parts of the city, including Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and RK Puram, have recorded AQI levels well above 400 this week. That means the air is not just polluted; it’s downright toxic, capable of causing respiratory distress even in healthy individuals.

As people rush to buy air purifiers, masks, and even indoor plants in desperation, one Delhi resident has found a cheaper way to fight back. A Reddit user recently shared how they built a functional air purifier for less than Rs 2,000 and it’s catching attention online for

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