Shashi Tharoor scathing sarcasm on Delhi air pollution; Shares his old post

New Delhi: As the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached the dangerous levels, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reposted a six-year-old jab at city's pollution levels. The reposted tweet is once again going viral on social media. This tweet clearly illustrates his sarcasm on Delhi pollution, reports Dynamite News correspondent. Shashi Tharoor in his earlier posted message on X (formerly Twitter) writes, “Six years of indifference later, this post remains sadly, frustratingly relevant still…." The old post included a photo with the caption: “Kab tak zindagi kaatoge cigarette, bidi aur cigar mein? Kuch din toh guzaro Delhi-NCR mein." (How long will you spend your life on cigarettes, bidis and cigars? Spend a few days in Delhi-NCR instead.) Six years of indifference later, this post remains sadly, frustratingly relevant still…. https://t.co/bTlYyOmPtn — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) November 8, 2025 A lot of users have reshared the Tharoor's post. They have written, "Nothing has changed even after six years." Many of them have wrote that the tweet is as accurate today as it was in 2019. Tharoor shared two days ago, he shared a screenshot of the AQI on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), writing, "As November progresses, the burden on lungs will only increase!" His statement reflects growing public concern over Delhi's deteriorating air quality. Delhi Government revises office hours amid alarming Pollution; Click for details Falling Temperatures, Rising Pollution Along with pollution, temperatures in Delhi have also dropped. On Saturday, the capital's minimum temperature was 11 degrees Celsius, three degrees below normal. The maximum temperature was recorded at 28.6 degrees Celsius, almost a degree below normal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the drop in temperatures traps pollutants closer to the ground, further worsening air quality. What Does AQI Level Indicate? According to the Central Pollution Control Board's standards- 0 to 50: Good 51 to 100: Satisfactory 101 to 200: Moderate 201 to 300: Poor 301 to 400: Very Poor 401 to 500: Severe Currently, Delhi's AQI of 335 falls in the 'very poor' category, which is extremely harmful to public health. Delhi AQI hits 700; Capital engulfed in dust and toxic smog Health Experts Warn Health experts have advised that people wear masks, limit outdoor activities, and use air purifiers at this level of pollution. Children, the elderly, and those suffering from respiratory illnesses have been advised to take special precautions. Rising pollution and falling temperatures in the capital have made breathing difficult for Delhiites, and there are no clear signs of improvement at the moment.