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Center-Right Owned by HT Media Ltd.Sirsa records highest air quality index of 403, Delhi logs 299
What's behind this
According to IITM modelling, firecrackers remained Delhi’s leading source of pollution the day after Deepavali, with their contribution peaking on November 9 and falling by November 11. The city’s average AQI has been reported around 300, while pre‑Diwali PM2.5 levels reached a three‑year high, driven by vehicular emissions and regional inflow. Air‑quality monitors reportedly failed on Diwali night, prompting questions about data transparency and infrastructure. The issue has sparked political debate, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responding to Congress criticism over festival‑related pollution.
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CPCB explains why Delhi's AQI cannot exceed 500, why private apps show different pollution readings and how India's official air quality index works
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Delhi's air quality deteriorated following Diwali celebrations on Sunday
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The narrative that Diwali alone pushed Delhi into a pollution emergency collapses under the weight of official data for 2026. Diwali this year fell on Sunday, 8 November, because of Adhik Maas. But the air quality had already begun its precipitous decline in the first week of November.
RSS excerpt
The concentration of highly polluted cities across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi highlights the growing air quality challenge in northern India.
