More than 30,000 runners took part in the Delhi Half-Marathon last Sunday despite having to put up with air pollution so bad that it was in fact at eight times the World Health Organization’s safe maximum.
It was probably no suprise that many runners complained of a burning sensation in their eyes along with dry throats and running noses due to the high amount of particulates in the air.
The Indian Medical Association had asked the Delhi High Court to postpone the event, but were told organisers had taken proper precautions with the course being sprayed to keep dust levels down.
Delhi is ranked one of the world’s most polluted capitals.
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