NEW DELHI - India's home minister, Amit Shah, has announced new emergency measures to address the continuing rise in coronavirus cases in the capital, Delhi.

The announcement came after an emergency meeting with Delhi's chief minister and other officials, amid concerns about the city's ability to manage the crisis.

One of Delhi's most pressing needs is more beds for coronavirus patients. Shah said 500 railway carriages would be provided, creating 8,000 more beds. Another 5,000 beds will come from the chief minister's plan to requisition nursing homes.

Future plans could see hotel rooms and banquet halls used and possibly a new field hospital.

Shah also announced a rapid increase in testing in Delhi - and a door-to-door survey of the worst-affected areas to help officials map and contain transmission.

On Sunday, the daily case total across India rose again, with nearly 12,000 new cases.(FA)