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In pics: Delhiites brave dense smog, schools shut till Sunday

Pollution in the capital hit a dangerous level, putting residents at risk, forcing the closure of schools

People seen doing excercise at a public park
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People seen doing excercise at a public park

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Dense smog continued to engulf the national capital for the second day on Tuesday, leaving people gasping for breath. The visibility was recorded at 300 meters both at 5.30 AM and 8.30 AM. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said primary schools will remain shut till Sunday as the air quality in the capital has deteriorated.

Pollution in the capital hit a dangerous level, putting residents at risk, forcing the closure of schools, and bringing calls from doctors for the city’s half marathon to be canceled.

Here is a series of photos and tweets describing Delhi's poor air quality and