Post by Origanalist on Nov 11, 2017 20:14:04 GMT -8
Indian politician likens smog-afflicted city to a 'gas chamber'
10 Nov, 2017
A top Indian politician did not mince words when describing the air pollution in the capital New Delhi, likening conditions in the city to a ‘gas chamber.’ As Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke, authorities continued to grapple with the emergency.
Toxic smog engulfed the city for a fourth day on Friday. Officials declared a pollution emergency, as smog blanketed the capital forcing schools to close and causing traffic chaos, as drivers struggled to cope with near-zero visibility.
Chief Minister Kejriwal called the city a “gas chamber,” and said he was seeking meetings with officials to address the situation, reports India’s NDTV. Lung surgeon Arvind Kumar echoed the minister's sentiments, calling the crisis the worst he has ever seen.
“The situation as it exists today is the worst that I have seen in my 35 years staying in the city of Delhi” he said, while also calling for the city to be evacuated.
more at
www.rt.com/news/409485-indian-politician-delhi-gas-chamber/
10 Nov, 2017
A top Indian politician did not mince words when describing the air pollution in the capital New Delhi, likening conditions in the city to a ‘gas chamber.’ As Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke, authorities continued to grapple with the emergency.
Toxic smog engulfed the city for a fourth day on Friday. Officials declared a pollution emergency, as smog blanketed the capital forcing schools to close and causing traffic chaos, as drivers struggled to cope with near-zero visibility.
Chief Minister Kejriwal called the city a “gas chamber,” and said he was seeking meetings with officials to address the situation, reports India’s NDTV. Lung surgeon Arvind Kumar echoed the minister's sentiments, calling the crisis the worst he has ever seen.
“The situation as it exists today is the worst that I have seen in my 35 years staying in the city of Delhi” he said, while also calling for the city to be evacuated.
more at
www.rt.com/news/409485-indian-politician-delhi-gas-chamber/