Sharjah24 – Reuters: Hospitals in India's capital reported a rise in respiratory cases as a surge in air pollution blankets the city.
Hospitals in New Delhi reported a spike in the number of patients with respiratory ailments... and doctors on Tuesday blamed a surge of air pollution blanketing India's capital.
The city, home to 20 million, is often ranked the world's most polluted capital, due to coal-fired energy plants and burning garbage out in the open.
The burning of rice paddy straw also contributes to pollution in winter.
New Delhi has battled a toxic haze since earlier this month, but this week took emergency measures, shutting down schools and construction work for four days.
But not everyone can. Food vendors are forced to breath the harsh air and endure burning eyes to make a living.
The Air Quality Index in New Delhi on Monday touched 403 out of 500, indicating "severe" conditions that can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure.
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