New Delhi pollution called a public health emergency
The Indian city’s air quality levels hit their worst for 2019 on November 1 with workers being told to stay at home
01 November 2019 - 18:03
New Delhi — Authorities in New Delhi declared a public health emergency on Friday and closed schools and all construction activity until next week as air pollution in the city hit its worst level this year.
A thick haze has hung over the Indian capital this week caused by plumes of toxic smoke from farm fires raging in neighbouring states...
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