Viral Video Highlights Air Pollution Contrast Between Vienna and Delhi
A viral video recorded by passenger Lakshay Arora during his flight from Vienna to Delhi shows a striking difference in air quality between the two cities. The footage contrasts Vienna’s clear blue skies with Delhi’s heavy smog.
From Crystal Clear to Thick Smog
The video starts with panoramic views of Vienna’s pristine skyline, featuring crisp blue skies, winding rivers, and distant snow-capped mountains. As the flight crosses into Delhi’s airspace, visibility sharply declines, replaced by dense, grey smog that obscures the ground.
Passenger’s Remark on Pollution Levels
“What my phone captured when I was travelling in plane from Vienna, Austria, to Delhi, India felt like travelling from 8K resolution to blurred 90s camera quality due to high pollution,” Arora wrote.
Public Reaction and Concern
The video quickly sparked discussions online about Delhi’s worsening air pollution. Users expressed frustration and worry over the city's air quality.
- “People defending bad air quality has to be a new low. I don’t want to leave India, but seeing things get out of hand makes me wish I could.”
- “Why are people triggered by facts? Delhi is literally the most polluted city in the world right now.”
Author’s Summary
This viral video vividly contrasts Vienna’s clean air with Delhi’s smog-filled atmosphere, highlighting urgent concerns about pollution in one of the world’s most affected cities.