As toxic smog blankets Delhi, India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has raised concerns over the city’s dangerously high levels of air pollution.

New Delhi recorded over 200,000 cases of acute respiratory illnesses at six state-run hospitals between 2022 and 2024, according to government data, underscoring the harmful impact of toxic air on public health.

Police in New Delhi detained dozens of protesters on Sunday after crowds gathered near the India Gate monument to demand urgent action against the city’s toxic air pollution, one of the worst in the world.

As a toxic haze covers Bangkok's skyline, the Thai government is facing increasing criticism for its response to the ongoing air pollution crisis throughout the country, News.az reports citing foreign media.

The UN on Monday urged Pakistan to ramp up efforts against air pollution, as hazardous smog affects over 11 million children under five in Punjab, News.Az reports citing foreign media.