As Delhi remains engulfed in heavy smog, a video shared by a resident has drawn widespread attention to the severity of the air crisis and has gone viral.
It is an unboxing and a later two-week review video by Abhishek Bajpai. Check out the video
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In the clip posted by @abhishekk_bajpai_, he documents ordering an air purifier through Blinkit, unboxing it, and later showing that its filter had turned completely black after just two weeks of continuous use. His caption, “Delhi is killing your lungs,” prompted a surge of reactions from concerned citizens, with the video becoming a stark illustration of the capital’s deteriorating air quality.
Netizens react with concern
The clip has sparked extensive discussion on Instagram, with comments ranging from shock to dry humour. Some users expressed anger over the worsening pollution, while others pointed fingers at authorities. One person wrote, “It was the government’s fault, not the people’s fault.”
One person asked, "Is it a struggle to clean the filter or is its easy ? Planning to purchase." Another quipped, “Air purifier needed purification.” Another user added, “Soon air purifier warranties will auto-void if used in Delhi.”
Several users also advised caution when cleaning or replacing filters due to the risk of fine dust re-entering the lungs, some asked him to use a better air purifier. One wrote, “Wear a mask while cleaning it outside. Otherwise, you're breathing in the tiny particles that are flying off.”
With the AQI fluctuating between “very poor” and “severe,” health experts continue to warn of rising respiratory risks, particularly for children, the elderly and those with existing health issues.
Although reports noted an AQI of 551 on Sunday, various official and semi-official dashboards indicate that pollution levels remain in the “hazardous” range. Real-time data from New Delhi’s AQI dashboard shows PM₂.₅ at 260 µg/m³ and PM₁₀ at 345 µg/m³, aligning with hazardous-category air pollution.
