Video | New Delhi records more than 200,000 respiratory cases due to toxic air
Residents in New Delhi are demanding government action over poor air quality
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Toxic smog caused illness in 200,000 New Delhi residents
Toxic smog caused illness in 200,000 New Delhi residents
New Delhi, with its sprawling metropolitan region of 30 million residents, is regularly ranked among the world’s most polluted capitals. The city recorded more than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory illness at six state-run hospitals between 2022 and 2024, government numbers showed, highlighting the adverse effects of toxic air on health.
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