As Delhi battles poor AQI, pollution, residents find relief in memes, jokes. See viral ones

Delhi is battling a full-blown pollution crisis.

In the wake of the severe pollution crisis in Delhi, residents are finding solace and humour in an unexpected place - memes. Social media platforms are inundated with humorous and satirical memes and photos highlighting the severity of the situation.

The city's air quality has plunged into the 'severe' category, prompting the government to unveil a series of measures aimed at clearing the hazardous smog that has engulfed the region. Odd-even rule has made a comeback and schools have been shut for all classes except class 10 and 12. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal convened a high-level meeting today to combat this crisis.

Social media platforms are inundated with humorous and satirical memes and photos highlighting the severity of the situation.

Here are some of the viral memes on X:

#DelhiNCR

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Delhites who are surviving in pollution & repeated earthquakes pic.twitter.com/gFeinrdp6J — Kadak (@kadak_chai_) November 6, 2023

Time to give new names to places in Delhi.#Delhi#DelhiNCR#DelhiAirPollution#DelhiPollution#DelhiAirQuality#DelhiChokespic.twitter.com/g7UIh5ZF90

— Ashok Bijalwan (@AshTheWiz) November 4, 2023

Delhi Pollution meme pic.twitter.com/eEGa3YMfGe

— rae (@ChillamChilli) November 6, 2023

*Delhi*

Earthquake Pollution bahar chalo andar chalo pic.twitter.com/3qkGXwfmi1 — Memesarelife (@_MemesAreLife59) November 3, 2023

When the day starts with heavy smog and ends with a earthquake

Delhi and NCR people : pic.twitter.com/V4tDZtP4qa — SwatKat (@swatic12) November 3, 2023

Delhi pollution: pic.twitter.com/loEN7HgnRD

— Susmita (@shhuushhh_) November 3, 2023

#DelhiAirPollution#DelhiNCRpic.twitter.com/z9uDbiwlQW

— B Singh (@bissuusingh) November 3, 2023

The current AQI in Delhi stands at a staggering 488, well above the upper limit recommended by the World Health Organization. Health experts emphasize that the recommended AQI for any healthy individual should be less than 50.

Delhi, along with Kolkata and Mumbai, is listed among the world's most polluted cities, according to data from Swiss Group IQAir.