Worshippers braved the smog to enter the polluted River Yamuna as part of the Hindu religious festival of Chatth Puja Air pollution in the north of India has “reached unbearable levels,” the capital Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvid Kejriwal says. In many areas of Delhi air quality deteriorated into the “hazardous” category on Sunday with the potential to cause respiratory illnesses. Authorities have urged people to stay inside to protect themselves. Mr Kejriwal called on the central government to provide relief and tackle the toxic pollution. How a food crisis led to Delhi’s foul smog Schools have been closed, more than 30 flights diverted and construction work halted as the city sits in a thick blanket of smog. Only cars with odd or even number plates can drive on given days in a bid to reduce pollution Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain advised the city’s residents to “avoid outdoor physical […]