Toxic smog blankets Delhi as winter nears, air quality index hits 'severe'

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Ministry data showed farm fires have increasingly swelled the pollution over the last three days, for a share of more than 23per cent on Monday, from about 15per cent on Saturday.

A toxic smog shrouded the Indian capital on Tuesday, driving air quality in some areas into the "severe" range ahead of winter, when cold air traps pollutants and brings a spike in respiratory illnesses.

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Topics: Pollution crisis Delhi air pollution New Delhi pollution Toxic smog CPCB pollution Pollution in India Punjab Haryana smoke Severe pollution alert Air quality forecast Severe air quality Delhi health risks Farm fires in India India air quality Hazardous air Severe pollution levels Farm fires pollution Respiratory illnesses Delhi winter air quality Pollution monitoring Air quality index Winter pollution

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Published On: 2024-11-05 @ 11:03:26 (7 hours ago)

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