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Added on the 17/11/2021 08:45:47 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
A thick layer of smog covers Delhi following a frenzied night of fireworks to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. The air quality dipped to the “very poor” category early Monday, with authorities warning of further deterioration in the levels. IMAGES
On Diwali, India's biggest holiday of the year, New Delhi is enveloped in thick smog. The country is reeling from the double impact of the coronavirus and severe air pollution. IMAGES
Temperatures in India's capital soar to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 Fahrenheit) as authorities warn of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city. IMAGES
India's financial capital Mumbai begins voting as six-week national elections resume, with much of the megacity's business and entertainment elite vocal in their support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. IMAGES
Indian riot police fired tear gas Wednesday at columns of farmers on tractors seeking to breach heavily guarded roadblocks and march on the capital to demand guaranteed crop prices. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.