New Delhi closes schools, bans construction

New Delhi closes schools, bans construction as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season
Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season.
New Delhi closes schools, daily life in capital stalls as air pollution spikes
Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season. Residents of New Delhi woke up to thick, toxic smog enveloping the city of 33 million inhabitants as the air quality became increasingly hazardous.
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