Dense smog engulfs New Delhi.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah seen addressing a rally in Delhi as smog blankets capital
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Air quality recorded very poor in Chandigarh
Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana after harvesting the paddy crop in October and November is often blamed for the rise in air pollution in Delhi. (PTI)
Visibility low as smog blankets capital, temperatures drop
Visuals are from Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 area
Severe air pollution in Delhi poses health risks for athletes
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Harmanjeet Singh, national level athlete said, "I am a national level athlete, my event is 110mtr hurdles. I am training for all India University Games. This year pollution level is less compared to previous years. But still, it affects us. I travel from Faridabad, while travelling pollution affects the eyes. We also feel pain in the lungs, stomach during training."
Large amount of toxic foam seen floating on surface of Yamuna River in Delhi
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GRAP-III restrictions in Delhi as air quality remains 'severe' for third consecutive day
Delhi woke up to GRAP Stage III restrictions on Friday, as the city’s air quality remained in the “severe” category for the third consecutive day, prompting strict measures to curb pollution levels.
According to the Sameer aap , the Air Quality Index at 9 am was recorded in the ‘severe’ category (400 to 500), with a reading of 411.
The CAQM imposed GRAP Stage III as the national capital recorded the worst pollution levels in the country, with the air quality remaining in the “severe” category for two consecutive days. (PTI)
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A layer of smog envelops Delhi as pollution levels continue to remain high
Visuals of smog in Delhi
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