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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens

Authorities in Delhi have closed all primary schools and implemented a series of emergency measures to mitigate the impact of hazardous smog engulfing the city.

The new measures, announced on Thursday, include a ban on non-essential construction, intensified street sweeping with dust suppressants, and a call for people to avoid using coal and wood for heating.

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