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Shocking images of India's national capital Delhi breathing toxic air that is equal to smoking 33 cigarettes a day

Health Minister Satyendra Jain issued an advisory asking people to stay at home. Schools are shut while offices are encouraging work from home for their employees.

Shocking images of India's national capital Delhi breathing toxic air that is equal to smoking 33 cigarettes a day

Bangladeshi cricketers wear masks during a practice session at Arun Jaitley Stadium before the match on Sunday.

Bangladeshi cricketers wear masks during a practice session at Arun Jaitley Stadium before the match on Sunday.

Women carry out Chatth Puja rituals in the middle of the toxic foam in the Yamuna river.

Women carry out Chatth Puja rituals in the middle of the toxic foam in the Yamuna river.

A cloud of smog covers apartments in Dwarka area in the afternoon.

A cloud of smog covers apartments in Dwarka area in the afternoon.

Traffic officials in Delhi are wearing masks. On Sunday, the US Embassy recorded PM-2.5 level at 802 at 1 p.m.

Traffic officials in Delhi are wearing masks. On Sunday, the US Embassy recorded  PM-2.5 level at 802 at 1 p.m.

Delhi’s landmark monuments are covered in smog.

Delhi’s landmark monuments are covered in smog.

Over 37 flights were averted while 500 were delayed to the National Capital because of low visibility due to the smog.

Over 37 flights were averted while 500 were delayed to the National Capital because of low visibility due to the smog.

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