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 Aumenta la contaminación del aire en Nueva Delhi infographic
El gráfico muestra el Índice de Calidad del Aire en Nueva Delhi en un período de 24 horas.
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La contaminación del aire aumenta a niveles extremos en Nueva Delhi

By Jordi Bou

November 18, 2024 - Decenas de millones de residentes en la capital de India Nueva Delhi se
ahogan en una capa de esmog tóxico, mientras que el agravamiento
de la contaminación ha provocado prohibiciones de entrada de
camiones y ha cerrado sitios de construcción y escuelas.

The city’s air quality index score touched 1,758 at 12:30PM local time on Nov 18, according to IQAir, which collects global pollution data. A level below 101 is considered acceptable, and scores above 300 are regarded as hazardous.

The concentration of PM2.5 – particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less in diameter that can be carried into lungs, causing deadly diseases and cardiac issues – was 130.9 times the World Health Organisation's recommended levels.

Pakistan has also faced record levels of smog over the past week and seen officials take actions, including the closure of schools.

Sources
PUBLISHED: 18/11/2024; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images
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