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Diwali fireworks could worsen air in Indian capital, despite fewer farm fires

  • Rated world’s most polluted capital for four years in a row, New Delhi was world’s second most polluted city on Tuesday afternoon
  • Annual practice of burning crop stubble left after harvesting paddy to clear fields widely blamed for toxic pollution in the region
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Pakistan's Lahore becomes world's third most polluted city

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Residents call for action as Pakistan's Lahore becomes world's most polluted city

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