Haze hazard: Birds flying near India’s Presidential Palace on a smoggy day in New Delhi. — Reuters
NEW DELHI: Authorities in New Delhi declared a public health emergency 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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