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Center Owned by GK Communications Pvt. Ltd.Delhi records most polluted Diwali in five years; air quality 'very poor' the day after
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Doctors from AIIMS and Apollo Hospitals say severe air pollution in Delhi is causing respiratory issues even among healthy people, with young adults aged 20-50 reporting symptoms. Dr. Vijay Hadda notes that green crackers only partially reduce harmful emissions from conventional firecrackers. Post‑Diwali pollution spikes have been observed in Delhi, coinciding with political tensions in Uttar Pradesh.
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Delhi's overall AQI stood at 371 at 10 am on Monday, while Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata reported comparatively lower pollution levels
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New Delhi, Nov 09: Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years with average Air Quality Index at 376 and the morning after was only marginally better at 371 recorded at 10 am on Monday when a blanket of smog and fog blanketed the city. The overall AQI stood at 371 at 10 am on Monday, also…
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A significant increase in air pollution was observed across north India following the recent Diwali celebrations. The Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and western Uttar Pradesh surpassed 350, indicating poor air quality. Many cities reported severe pollution, with readings…
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New Delhi, Nov 09: Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years with average Air Quality Index at 376 and the morning after was only marginally better at 371 recorded at 10 am on Monday when a blanket of smog and fog blanketed the city. The overall AQI stood at 371 at 10 am on Monday, also…
