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Toxic air pollution surges in Indian capital
Toxic air pollution in India's capital, New Delhi, surged on Wednesday to more than 30 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily limit, data from air monitors showed.
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Toxic air pollution in New Delhi spiked on Wednesday, reaching levels more than 30 times the World Health Organization’s recommended daily limit, according to data from local air monitors. The sharp rise occurred three days after city authorities tightened anti‑smog measures, including traffic and construction restrictions. New Delhi, a metropolis of over 30 million residents, is already among the world’s most polluted capitals.
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