Two-year-old Sumaiya Ansari is among many residents of the industrial town of India's Byrnihat inflicted by illnesses that doctors say are likely linked to high exposure to pollution. She was battling breathing problems for several days before she was hospitalized in March and given oxygen support. - REUTERS

The world's most polluted town faces a health and farming crisis

Two-year-old Sumaiya Ansari is among many residents of the industrial town of India's Byrnihat inflicted by illnesses that doctors say are likely linked to high exposure to pollution. She was battling breathing problems for several days before she was hospitalized in March and given oxygen support. - REUTERS

Published: 23 Apr 2025