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Delhi Pollution: Toxic air quality in national capital is reducing life expectancy of residents at this whopping rate

DNA Wednesday, 20 November 2024
This toxic smog is a recurring ordeal for over 30 million residents in Delhi and neighboring areas, with experts warning that the poor air quality is cutting the city's average life expectancy by seven years, as reported by the Guardian.
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