Toxic Smog Shuts Down Schools in New Delhi
At a Glance The country declared a health emergency Friday.Hospitals have seen an increase in respiratory and cardiac cases.Smog in New Delhi usually peaks around Nov. 1. Toxic smog has forced officials to close schools in India's capital city until Nov. 5 and put other restrictions in place in hopes of improving air quality. Residents in New Delhi were being warned to stay inside as the city was gripped with air pollution measured at nine times the level recommended by...