Tourists from all over the world, flock to India for many reasons: spicy food, colorful festivals, spirituality, beautiful beaches, and of course, the Taj Mahal. Cricket is also really popular in India, however, playing cricket and enjoying all of India’s activities has been limited lately due to the toxic air in New Delhi and the surrounding cities.

Of the 30 most polluted cities in the world in 2019, 21 were in India, and it has only worsened. The problem has become so hazardous that the Delhi Congress leaders are stepping in to help – leaders and workers protested the government over worsening air pollution in the capital. Many parts of the country are already grappling with elevated pollution levels, but New Delhi is really being affected.

New Delhi plans for the first time to MAKE rain to improve air quality in the city. The environmental department said it planned to seed clouds, a technique that uses substances such as silver iodine to induce precipitation. They hope it will help clear the air a bit and keep the pollution under control.

The city already periodically shuts down all schools, stops construction activities, and said it will impose restrictions on vehicle use. The local government issued a notice earlier in the day to close all government and private schools from November 9th until the 18th.

The Cricket World Cup is supposed to be held in India, but officials are rushing to contain a pollution crisis that has become an annual occurrence in the Indian capital. Serious events and tourist visits will have to be postponed in the near future if this continues. 

Tourists who come to see beautiful monuments or places like the Taj Mahal can’t anymore due to the ugly fog in the air. Taking simple pictures isn’t an option anymore either because just standing in the open could be deadly. Citizens, especially the elderly, are at risk for pollution-triggered symptoms. This crisis is stopping the way of life of many people in India.