Delhi NCR continues to grapple with deteriorating air quality following Diwali, with pollution levels in the 'poor' to 'very poor' range becoming the norm. Recently, Kapil Dhama, founder of Options360, captured a striking representation of this crisis through a viral video, shared on X (formerly Twitter).
Despite operating four air purifiers non-stop at his home, Kapil observed that simply opening his main door for a moment caused the indoor AQI to leap from a safe 97 to a hazardous 500 in under a minute. He commented, “4 purifiers running 24x7 at home. Life has become hell in NCR.”
Air Turns Toxic Instantly
The video starts with the air purifier displaying an AQI of 97, indicating clean air indoors. Seconds after the main door is opened, the AQI display surges beyond 500, underscoring how quickly outside pollution can invade indoor spaces.
4 purifier running 24x7 at home
— Kapil Dhama (@kapildhama) November 1, 2025
Reading while all doors are closed - 100
Just opened main door and touched - 500
Life become hell in NCR and govt is busy in bihar campaign. pic.twitter.com/7b5Zg3QXea
Social Media Reaction
The founder’s post, shared on November 1, 2025, quickly amassed over 610,000 views and sparked intense reactions:
One user remarked, "It has escalated after Deepavali."
Another advised, "You should seriously consider moving if your situation allows."
Some called it “a chilling glimpse into the future of urban living.”
Persistent Poor Air Quality
Since Diwali, official data from the Sameer app developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicates the AQI across Delhi and NCR has consistently remained in the 'poor' to 'very poor' category. On Saturday morning, Delhi recorded an AQI of 233, and a dense smog was reported over the city.
This alarming incident serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for action to address Delhi’s ongoing pollution problem, as even the air inside our homes is not spared without diligent protection.
4 purifier running 24x7 at home
Reading while all doors are closed - 100
Just opened main door and touched - 500
Life become hell in NCR and govt is busy in bihar campaign.
