A Clean Road Doesn't Always Mean Clean Air: How 3 Indian Cities Are Tackling Road Dust

Published 05 Nov 2026, 16:12 IST

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On 5 November, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 370 , placing the capital in the very poor category. At Jahangirpuri, the reading climbed to 459, entering the severe category. As winter settles over northern India, the familiar response is to increase road sweeping, sprinkle water and…

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On 5 November, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 370 , placing the capital in the very poor category. At Jahangirpuri, the reading climbed to 459, entering the severe category. As winter settles over northern India, the familiar response is to increase road sweeping, sprinkle water and…

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The Better India Center Current article 05 Nov 2026, 16:12 IST

A Clean Road Doesn't Always Mean Clean Air: How 3 Indian Cities Are Tackling Road Dust

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 06 Nov 2026, 00:17 IST

Delhi's AQI 'very poor' for fourth day, set to get 'severe'

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 369 at 4 pm on Thursday, compared to 377 recorded at the same time on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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