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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
New Delhi (India), 22 Oct (EFE/EPA) (Camera: Rajat Gupta) - Air quality in New Delhi has once again reached dangerous levels. The deterioration of air quality continues while India fights the pandemic remains the second most affected country by COVID-19.FOOTAGE OF POLLUTION LEVELS IN NEW DELHI, INDIA.
New Delhi / Amritsar, Oct 13 (EFE/EPA).- Air quality in the Indian capital of New Delhi has hit the hazardous levels, falling into the "very poor" category on Tuesday after months of respite due to the strict nationwide coronavirus lockdown.The significant deterioration in air quality was due to the crop waste burning by farmers in Delhi and its neighboring states that sent a massive cloud of smoke billowing across the northern part of India.A thick haze covered Delhi's skyline as the average air quality index (AQI) was 304 in the morning, which falls in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. (Camera: HARISH TYAGI / RAMINDER PAL SINGH).B-ROLL OF NEW DELHI AND STUBBLE BURNING NEAR THE CITY OF AMRITSAR, INDIA.
A thick veil of smog has fallen on New Delhi, leading to a health emergency and warnings from authorities for citizens to stay indoors in order to avoid the dangerous haze. Indian farmers usually burn their crop stubble around the beginning of November, which is believed to be the leading cause of the thick smog. The Indian Medical Association has declared a health emergency and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted that the city has become a "gas chamber"
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.
Seasonal changes and an increase in the number of diesel vehicles are causing air pollution levels in New Delhi to soar. Diane Hodges reports.
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