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PHOTOS: India's capital chokes on air pollution 50 times the safe limit

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Authorities in India ’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season .

The deadly haze covered monuments and high-rise buildings in the capital, with visibility so low that airlines warned of delays.

Forecasts say the poor air quality will continue into the week .

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72

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formal

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English

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54

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short-lived

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