Delhi Closes Primary Schools Amid Intensifying Smog Crisis

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Delhi Closes Primary Schools Amid Intensifying Smog Crisis
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Delhi has closed all primary schools and moved classes online due to hazardous air pollution levels, with fine particulate matter exceeding WHO safety limits by over 50 times. The smog, exacerbated by factors like vehicle emissions and crop burning, poses significant health risks, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Despite measures like road spraying and construction bans, critics argue these efforts are insufficient. The pollution is severe enough to be visible from space, affecting nearby cities and regions.

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