Severe air pollution blanketing Delhi and Lahore | BBC News

Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Authorities have announced further restrictions of construction activities and vehicle movements in the city to combat worsening air quality. According to measurements by Swiss air quality group IQAir, Delhi has surpassed Lahore in Pakistan as the world's most polluted city. However, Lahore is still experiencing severe air pollution, with schools, universities and parks closed and a lockdown planned, to limit the damage. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #AirPollution #Delhi #Lahore #BBCNews