India

New Delhi government orders staff to work from home as toxic smog covers Indian capital

Read more on health & environment in Asia: https://sc.mp/2tsnh

India’s government ordered half of its employees in New Delhi to work from home on November 20, 2024, as the capital continued to grapple with hazardous air pollution. Toxic smog has shrouded the city for several days. The Swiss air quality technology company IQAir said its monitoring listing now ranks New Delhi as the world's most polluted city.

November 21, 2024