Pollution: Indian Medical Association writes to Delhi CM asking him to cancel half-marathon
Follow UsThe Indian Medical Association has written to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asking him to cancel the Airtel Delhi Half-Marathon.
The IMA said their reason for doing so was the "high level of pollution".
Indian Medical Assoc writes to Delhi CM, calls for cancellation of Airtel Delhi Half Marathon on 19 Nov,due to 'high level of air pollution'
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2017
Air quality in Delhi on Tuesday fell in the poor category.
#Delhi: Air Quality of Lodhi Road area, prominent pollutants PM 2.5 & PM 10 in 'poor' category. pic.twitter.com/a5ExFPvTJl
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2017
There were other reports from the region of poor air quality and visibility.
#Delhi: Visuals of smog from India Gate and Rajpath pic.twitter.com/vsnPbWdlHr
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2017
Thick smog cover engulfs parts of Punjab, visuals from Amritsar; people say they are facing difficulties due to decreased visibility. pic.twitter.com/I1Yt2bx5c5
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2017
The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon is scheduled to be held on November 19.