Rain Brings Relief to New Delhi's Toxic Air Pollution Crisis
Overnight rain in New Delhi provided some relief from the toxic air pollution that had gripped the Indian capital. The city's air quality index improved to 158, a welcome change from the hazardous levels seen earlier in the week. Authorities had considered cloud seeding to improve air quality but postponed vehicle restrictions, which had been in place between November 13-20, after the rain helped increase wind speed. The local government will review the decision after the Diwali festival, known for firecrackers that spike air pollution. In Pakistan's Lahore, heavy rains also improved air quality.
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