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New Delhi's air quality has spiked in the last few days, with smog engulfing the city and visibility down to 9 miles. The thick, hazardous smog was caused by farmers in the nearby states of Haryana and Punjab burning the remains of their old crops in preparation for the new season, and it has become an annual problem. The city's air quality level has hit 500, which is the worst-possible air quality on the scale. Also, this is 10 times the level deemed healthy by the World Health Organization (WHO), as healthy air is 50 or less. Due to this, Delhi residents are being urged to stay inside, which is leading to a lack of crucial minerals and vitamins people receive when outdoors. However, health issues will be even worse if you go outside, with people at high risk of coughs, irritated eyes, pneumonia, and other breathing issues. The toxic haze is causing citizens to suffer when outdoors, and it doesn't seem like it will clear up anytime soon.
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