Ice-cream vendors and auto drivers have suffered loss of business in Delhi.
'We Endure': Staying Indoors Not An Option, Workers Suffer The Tyranny Of Smog In Delhi
In short
Outdoor laborers across Delhi are experiencing the brunt of severe smog because their jobs require them to remain outside. Workers including auto drivers and ice-cream vendors must confront the air pollution continuously to maintain their livelihoods. In addition to facing hazardous physical effects, these workers are also dealing with a direct loss of business. They continue to suffer both health and economic consequences due to the city's toxic conditions.
Key points
- Staying inside is not a viable option for workers whose livelihoods depend on being outdo…: Staying inside is not a viable option for workers whose livelihoods depend on being outdoors.
- The severe air pollution in Delhi creates both physical suffering and financial losses fo…: The severe air pollution in Delhi creates both physical suffering and financial losses for laborers.
- Daily wage earners like drivers and vendors bear the heaviest burden of the city's hazard…: Daily wage earners like drivers and vendors bear the heaviest burden of the city's hazardous environment.