Delhi Faces Severe Air Pollution Crisis: Schools Closed, Flights Disrupted
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Delhi's air pollution has reached 'severe plus' levels, with AQI readings hitting 1,500, far exceeding the WHO's safe breathing threshold. The toxic smog has led to school closures, flight disruptions, and a ban on construction work. Authorities have also restricted non-essential truck entry and urged remote work for 50% of office staff. The crisis, exacerbated by stubble burning in neighboring states, has sparked political blame between the AAP and BJP, while residents suffer from hazardous air quality.
- Delhi air pollution levels at 'severe plus', authorities say BBC.com
- Smog disrupts flights as some ‘pilots not trained in CAT III operations’: what this means The Indian Express
- India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit The Associated Press
- Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high Al Jazeera English
- AQI level in 'severe-plus' category; flights diverted; staggered office timings: Delhi Pollution crisis top updates The Times of India
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