Questions raised as Delhi AQI stations go dark on Diwali

Published 10 Nov 2026, 06:50 IST

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Despite restrictions, several parts of national capital witnessed use of firecrackers, including in Pitampura, Burari, Mayur Vihar, and parts of Lutyens' Delhi

— The Federal
center · 3 outlets

Delhi records most polluted Diwali in five years New Delhi, Nov 9: Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years but the extent of its severity was likely worse than official figures showed as several monitoring stations went offline on Sunday night during the peak period of firecracker use…

— The Shillong Times

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Delhi records most polluted Diwali in five years New Delhi, Nov 9: Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years but the extent of its severity was likely worse than official figures showed as several monitoring stations went offline on Sunday night during the peak period of firecracker use…

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 07:28 IST

Thick smog blankets Delhi on Diwali night, AQI at 20 monitoring stations 'severe'

Despite restrictions, several parts of national capital witnessed use of firecrackers, including in Pitampura, Burari, Mayur Vihar, and parts of Lutyens' Delhi

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The Assam Tribune Center Assam Tribune Group 09 Nov 2026, 11:49 IST

Post-Diwali haze engulfs Delhi, AQI rises to 370

Residents in several areas reported a strong smell of burnt crackers, reduced visibility and difficulty breathing as fireworks continued through the night.

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17 hours later
Hindustan Times Center HT Media 10 Nov 2026, 05:26 IST

Delhi pollution monitors went dark as AQI surged on Diwali

DPCC data showed a peak of 3,744 and a worst-hour average of 1,480, suggesting the official AQI understated the pollution.

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1 hour later
The Shillong Times Center The Shillong Times Current article 10 Nov 2026, 06:50 IST

Questions raised as Delhi AQI stations go dark on Diwali

Delhi records most polluted Diwali in five years New Delhi, Nov 9: Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years but the extent of its severity was likely worse than official figures showed as several monitoring stations went offline on Sunday night during the peak period of firecracker use…

Read at The Shillong Times ↗