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Giant sinkhole swallows part of Japanese city

Giant sinkhole swallows part of Japanese city

The massive hole in Fukuoka City engulfed a four-lane intersection on 8 November. It is thought to have been caused by construction on the city subway. Authorities have since evacuated the local area, after fears the still-expanding sinkhole could cause a gas leak. Nov 8, 2016
New Delhi grapples with worst smog in 17 years

New Delhi grapples with worst smog in 17 years

New Delhi is dealing with serious levels of smog this winter, especially since Diwali celebrations on 30 October. The official data shows that the haze that has covered the Indian capital in the past one week is the worst in nearly 20 years. It has forced the city government to go for several desperate measures, including shutting down schools for three days. It is also considering bringing back the odd-even car rationing scheme in an attempt to bring down the pollution levels. Nov 8, 2016
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