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The streets of the Indian city of Bengaluru were covered in white foam, as seen in footage captured on Wednesday, and residents continued to struggle with the toxic froth spilling out of the city’s lakes due to a concoction of chemicals and sewage, which are then carried across the city by winds. The foam has become a regular fixture in the city, carrying with it a number of chemicals, including dangerous nitrates and sulphates, which have lead to health problems among residents.
A thick layer of smog covers Delhi following a frenzied night of fireworks to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. The air quality dipped to the “very poor” category early Monday, with authorities warning of further deterioration in the levels. IMAGES
People walk in front of the India Gate as New Delhi restricts the use of private vehicles for a week in a bid to offer residents some respite from the toxic smog choking the megacity. IMAGES
An orange-tinged smog caused by Canada's wildfires shrouds New York, obscuring its famous skyscrapers, as cities along the US East Coast issue air quality alerts. IMAGES
The Pakistani city of Lahore in Punjab province near the border with India is engulfed Friday in thick air pollution. Lahore is consistently ranked one of the world's worst cities for air pollution. IMAGES
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