Pollution tourism: Escaping the smog, NCR residents flock to Uttarakhand in ‘low season’
Monday, 28 October 2024 () Delhi residents like the Wason brothers and Ajay Duggal are escaping the city's high pollution levels during Diwali, opting for retreats in Uttarakhand's hill towns such as Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Nainital. This trend is reflected in increased hotel occupancy rates, which are now between 40-60%, as people seek healthier environments.
Delhi's air quality has shown a slight improvement, dropping to an AQI of 274, yet it still remains in the 'poor' category. Key areas such as Burari and Mathura Road reported alarming AQI levels of..