A Public Health emergency has been declared in delhi due to soaring levels of air pollution. In response, all schools have been shut until tuesday and 5 million face masks have been handed out to students. The citys chief minister said the area has been turned into a gas chamber as a result of the thick fog, caused in part by fires used to clear farmland in neighbouring states. From dehli, Pratiksha Ghildial reports. It is like a scene from a dystopian Science Fiction movie stop for a third day in a row now, residents of delhi are inhaling the seasons worst toxic air. In some parts of the city, the levels of pm 2. 5, the tiny particles that can penetrate deep into our lungs, are peaking at more than 500 mcg per cubic metre. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum level of 25. I am in central delhi, just near the Main Business district, and with the iconic india gate behind me. But as you can see, it is barely visible, with a thick blanket of smog around it. It is daytime, bu
Hello and welcome to bbc news. A Public Health emergency has been declared in delhi due to soaring levels of air pollution. In response, all schools have been shut until tuesday and 5 million face masks have been handed out to students. The citys chief minister said the area has been turned into a gas chamber as a result of the thick fog, caused in part by fires used to clear farmland in neighbouring states. From dehli, pratiksha this is bbc news, the headlines Dangerous Levels of air pollution in delhi have forced authorities ghildial reports. To declare a Public Health emergency. Schools have been shut until at least tuesday, construction halted, it is like a scene from a dystopian Science Fiction movie. For a third day in a row now, residents of delhi are inhaling the seasons worst toxic air. And face masks are being handed out. In some parts of the city, the levels of pm 2. 5, the tiny particles that can penetrate deep into our lungs, are peaking at more than 500 beto orourke has a
To one of the suspects wanted over the deaths of 39 people in a lorry in essex. And, its rugby fever as england prepare for their World Cup Final clash tomorrow against south africa. And at pubs across england, they are expecting queues outside the door at 8am, as people gather together to watch the final. This pub has eight screens. Watch the final. This pub has eight screens. We will be reporting on the preparations. Coming up in the sport later in the hour on bbc news, victory for englands cricketers in the first match of their t20 series against new zealand. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Nigel farage has said his brexit party will contest every seat in england, wales and scotland in next months election unless borisjohnson drops his deal with the eu and signs up to a leave alliance. Mr farage said the Prime Ministers Withdrawal Agreement with the eu is simply not brexit. The brexit party say they have 500 candidates ready to fight the election. The conservative
Hurry and affects. Coming up on afternoon live all the sport, with katie shanahan. The Rugby World Cup aims and defeats, they have been beaten by a0 points against new zealand to win the bronze medal. That was also the head coach last game in charge of wales. Thanks katie, and stav has all the weather thanks, stav. Here is a hint of what we are expecting a better week and particularly in southern parts of the country it can be pretty wild and beat i will have all of the details coming up. Also coming up, campaigners call for a clamp down on fireworks being let off in residential areas at all hours. Hello everyone, this is afternoon live. Nigel farage has said his brexit party will contest every seat in england, wales and scotland in next months election, unless borisjohnson drops his deal with the eu and signs up to a leave alliance. Mr farage said the Prime Ministers Withdrawal Agreement with the eu is simply not brexit. the brexit party say they have 500 candidates ready to fight the
The england team is preparing for tomorrows big match. Will they lift the Rugby World Cup trophy for the First Time Since 2003 . They take on south Africa Tomorrow morning and the queen has wished the players the very best for a memorable and successful match. What are you doing . Giving the people theyre moneys worth. What are you doing . Giving the people theyre moneys worth. Felicityjones is reunited with Eddie Redmayne in the aeronauts, about the 19th century pilot of a hot air balloon. Find out what mark kermode thinks of that, and the rest of the weeks top releases, in the film review. Its five oclock, im jane hill, our top story nigel farage has called on Boris Johnson to scrap his deal with the eu or face a challenge from the brexit party in every seat in britain. Speaking at the launch of the partys Election Campaign, mr farage said the pm should join a leave alliance, and seek a Free Trade Agreement instead. The conservatives have dismissed his threat, saying a vote for the b