Delhi, India, is currently grappling with a severe air pollution crisis, described as akin to living in a dystopian nightmare. The air quality index (AQI) has reached hazardous levels, with reports indicating readings over 500. This toxic smog has led to widespread health concerns, with surveys revealing that almost every family in the Delhi-NCR region has been affected by pollution-related health issues. In response, authorities have shut down primary schools and implemented emergency measures, including up to 50% of government employees now working from home. Experts are calling for an urgent shift to clean energy and other drastic actions to address this public health emergency. Meanwhile, neighboring regions, such as parts of Pakistan, are also experiencing similar air quality crises, prompting fears of a broader environmental disaster. As residents breathe in air equivalent to smoking multiple cigarettes a day, the future continues to look grim for those living in the Indo-Gangetic Plain.