Delhi's Smog Crisis: Schools Closed, Cricket World Cup Affected, No Action Taken

Authorities in New Delhi, India have extended the closure of schools for another week due to the city's severe levels of pollution. The annual smog, primarily caused by stubble burning by farmers in neighboring states, has made New Delhi one of the most polluted cities in the world. The dangerous PM2.5 particles in the air have reached nearly 40 times the recommended limit by the World Health Organization. The smog has led to health risks, with a Lancet study attributing thousands of deaths to air pollution in New Delhi. The city is set to host a cricket World Cup match, but both teams have canceled their training sessions due to the smog.