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
A Public Health emergency has been declared in delhi due to soaring levels of air pollution. Officials are blaming farmers in neighbouring states who are using fires to clear land. They saythe thick fog has turned the city into a gas chamber. From dehli, Pratiksha Ghildial reports. 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. 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. Im 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, but hardly any sunlight is able to percolate the thick layer of smog that shrouds the city. The government says it is doing what it can. It has ba
Hello and welcome to bbc news. The Rugby World Cup final is less than four hours away and the excitement is building. England will take on south africa in the japanese city of yokohama. The stakes are high for both sides england are attempting to land their second world cup and avenge the springboks victory in the 2007 final. This years tournament is the first ever held in asia, as our Sports Editor dan roan reports. Another tactical masterclass by eddiejones. It may be the eve of the World Cup Final, but englands head coach still found time to put some local schoolkids through their paces today. Earlier, it was his captain taking instructions, this the squads final Training Session before the biggest game of their lives. Its a good session, boys, its good work. Puts us in good stead for saturday, that. Owen farrells leadership has been crucial to his teams journey in japan. Theyve had much to celebrate during this campaign, but he told me the job is not yet complete. We know that we c
Of low pressure working its way gcioss of low pressure working its way across the uk today. Thats going to bring some very strong winds, with just potentially up to 80 mph for parts of southern england. Some heavy rain and the forecast as well. Ill have all the details in the next half an hour. It is saturday 2 november. Our top story the wait is almost over. In just a few hours time, england will take on south africa in a historic Rugby World Cup final injapan. Thousands of england fans have made the journey to the stadium in yokohama, with millions more expected to watch and listen to the game here. It is the first time england have reached the final since 2007. Adam wild reports. It is the games guest prize. Both england and south africa knowjust what victory feels like. Both desperate to go there again. The teams of 2019 now carry that weight of hope and of expectation. England, on the other side of the world, with a chance to showjust how far they have come. Weve had four years to
A Public Health emergency has been declared in delhi due to soaring levels of air pollution. Officials are blaming farmers in neighbouring states who are using fires to clear land. They say the thick fog has turned the city into a gas chamber. From delhi, Pratiksha Ghildial reports. 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. 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. Im 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, but hardly any sunlight is able to percolate the thick layer of smog that shrouds the city. The government says it is doing what it can. It has b