7 dead in Israel following Hezbollah airstrikes from Lebanon
Tel Aviv: Seven were reported dead in northern Israel on Thursday after a series of cross-border rocket attacks by Hezbollah. Among the dead were four foreign workers and three Israelis. Israel also launched strikes targeting Hezbollah positions in Lebanon and Syria, killing 24 people in Lebanon, according to Lebanese health officials.
The rocket attacks targeted the town of Metula and Haifa. Shortly after, Israel’s military reported a barrage of approximately 25 rockets from Lebanon, which resulted in more fatalities and injuries in northern Israel.
In Gaza, an Israeli airstrike severely damaged one of the last functioning hospitals, causing injuries to medical staff and destroying essential supplies. The World Health Organization condemned the attacks, calling for international action to safeguard medical facilities.
Meanwhile, the UN agency UNRWA reported that its office in the Nur Shams camp in the West Bank sustained extensive damage following an Israeli bulldozer incursion.
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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at seven air quality monitoring stations was 'severe', with Narela logging the highest reading at 418.
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According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Delhi's air quality is likely to remain 'very poor' for the next three days. It is expected to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories during the subsequent six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the current average wind speed, which is less than 10 kmph, is unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees Celsius, it said.
