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Blanket of Smog Covers India's Capital

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   A blanket of smog has once again enshrouded India's capital after a
   weekend of clearer air and better weather.

   The morning air quality index Monday at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi
   was 497.

   AQI between 301 and 500 is considered "hazardous" for all population
   groups. It is not measured past 500.

   Air quality is considered good when the AQI is below 50 and
   satisfactory when it is under 100.

   The Press Trust of India is reporting the capital's AQI will be
   "severe" by Tuesday.

   New Delhi, ranked the world's most polluted city by Greenpeace and
   AirVisual, routinely gets more polluted at this time of the year. The
   air quality gets noticeably worse as winter approaches and farmers
   clear their fields by burning scrub.

   "We should stop stubble burning," said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind
   Kerjriwal. "People are suffering immensely."

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