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Increasing Pollution may lead to a lockdown in the Indian Capital
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Increasing Pollution may lead to a lockdown in the Indian Capital

With cold weathers coming in, India's capital New Delhi is experiencing extreme smog. The city's pollution levels are around 20 times more than those deemed by WHO The heart and capital of India 'New Delhi' since the last few days is experiencing a devastating pollution crisis. Delhi's current air quality average is extremely Hazardous, with AQI (air quality index) of some areas reaching 1000. With winters coming in, the polluted air has mixed with fog, causing an alarming smog situation in the city. This smog and decreased air quality has caused many to stay indoors, moreover schools and offices have imposed a work/study from home. The government in an effort to control the pollution is contemplating a full weekend lockdown in Delhi. Smog has been a problem for Delhi since the ...