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Delhi air deteriorates: Primary schools shut till Sunday, govt may bring back odd-even

The Indian Medical Association described the condition as a "public health emergency"

A traffic policeman discharges his duty as India Gate is enveloped in dense smog, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)
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A traffic policeman discharges his duty as India Gate is enveloped in dense smog, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

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Winter is here and so is the pollution!

The pollution level in Delhi increased further on Wednesday, leaving millions of people with severe health hazards. 

The city's air quality index (AQI) touched 448, as per CPCB, worse than the 403 reading Delhi had recorded a day after Diwali, according to a report in the Times of India

People roaming around with masks have once again become a familiar scene. The Indian Medical Association described the condition as a "public health emergency". 

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia ordered all primary schools to remain shut till Sunday.

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