I've lived in Delhi my entire life. The toxic smog is suffocating, but I can't bring myself to leave.
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I've lived in Delhi my entire life - for four decades now - and I've seen it grow over the years into the melting pot that it is today. Everyone is talking about the pollution in the city this week, but I've experienced it since I was a child.
From a geolocation point of view, Delhi is also at a disadvantage because of the surrounding mountains. It's harder for the winds to sweep away the clouds of emissions, so they linger.
The smog means people who develop breathing issues are advised not to stay here anymore. I have considered leaving Delhi many times, but I still haven't.
At least three or four people in my circle have moved out of Delhi due to the pollution. I bought my first air purifier in 2016, and this week, I bought my third one.
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