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Clean air feels like a privilege
As Delhi chokes from pollution, residents speak up
The central government cannot remain silent like this. Artificial rain has now become an emergency need for Delhi,
Rai told journalists
We usually see an uptick during the winter months as people like to bask in the sunlight. However, given the terrible air quality, they are choosing to stay home. Sales at our open-air restaurants are down by more than 20 per cent, while mall outlets are seeing a 15 per cent fall. We are in the process of fitting all our restaurants with industry-grade HEPA filters.”
Zorawar Kalra, Founder, Massive Restaurants, operator of brands such as Swan, Farzi Cafe, and Bo Tai, said
We have seen 60 per cent sales growth since last week, but it is all AQI-dependent. People are gravitating towards brands like Dyson, Philips, and Eureka Forbes.”
Citing Nilesh Gupta, Director, Vijay Sales, the report notedWeekends usually are good days for us, but we felt the impact of pollution this time, with sales dropping by as much as 25-30 per cent.”
Atul Bhargava, President, New Delhi Traders Association, noted
My eyes are irritated and watery, it feels like someone has put chili powder in them,
Javed Ali, an auto-rickshaw driver in the city, said
Woke up with a itchy, painful throat.. even two air purifiers are not making the AQI breathable indoors. Children are breathing in gas chamber."
Delhi residents have been speaking out about the thick smog, with one resident writing on X