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NEW DELHI: A public health emergency has been declared in Delhi and nearby areas by the pollution control body mandated by the Supreme Court, as the capital has been struggling with rising air pollution levels in since Diwali.The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority has also banned construction activity till November 5 as the pollution level in the region entered the “severe plus” category late Thursday night.
The pollution authority has also banned the bursting of crackers during the winter season.
Prasanta Patnaik