Worsening pollution in Delhi's Anand Vihar leaves residents with persistent health complaints

Anand Vihar area is one of most polluted areas. The AQI here is consistently in 'severe' category

NEW DELHI: With the air pollution reaching an alarming level in Delhi's Anand Vihar, people living in the area are facing health issues as there has been a surge in cases of respiratory and throat infections and eye irritation in the last few days.

Javed Ali, an auto-rickshaw driver at the Anand Nagar bus stand, shared his struggles with the worsening air quality. "My eyes are constantly irritated and often turn red, leading to blurred vision. It makes it really difficult to drive safely," Ali said.

He added that though he carries a mask, wearing it for extended periods is uncomfortable and affects his ability to breathe properly.