Toxic smog persists over India's north

Toxic smog persists over India's north; Delhi pollution remains severe
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Residents in India's northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of dense fog shrouded most of the region, and pollution in the capital Delhi remained severe.
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