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Delhi AQI At 376, Likely To Turn Severe After Diwali

Delhi AQI At 376, Likely To Turn Severe After Diwali

What's behind this

On Diwali, Delhi’s air quality index was reported at 376 by Deccan Chronicle and Mathrubhumi and at 383 by NDTV, indicating very poor conditions as thick smog enveloped the city. Both sources warned that pollution levels were likely to move into the severe category after the celebrations. In the capital, the neighbourhood of Jahangirpuri recorded the highest readings, with figures of 463 mentioned by Deccan Chronicle and 450 noted by NDTV, underscoring the toxic haze across Delhi.

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What each side is saying

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  • left · 2 outlets

    The capital recorded an AQI of 364 on Saturday morning (Nov 7), with forecasts warning of a slide into the severe category as Diwali celebrations threaten to worsen pollution levels

    — The Federal

  • center · 3 outlets

    24 Monitoring Stations Record Severe Air Quality; Jahangirpuri Worst At 450

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 2 outlets

    As winter has begun to set in, several parts of Delhi woke up to a thick layer of haze on Sunday morning, with poor visibility and deteriorating air quality adding to concerns among residents.

    — NDTV

RSS excerpt

Jahangirpuri records worst AQI of 463 as thick smog engulfs national capital

Coverage arrived over 48 hours — first from The Federal, latest from Deccan Chronicle.

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Center 3 (42%)
Center-Right / Right 2 (30%)

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    Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category with overall AQI at 483; several areas record levels above 400

    New Delhi [India], November 8 : Delhi's air quality deteriorated sharply on Sunday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping into the 'severe' category at 483 at 8:10 am, as several parts of the national capital recorded pollution levels above 400, according to data from the Central…

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    Delhi AQI At 376, Likely To Turn Severe After Diwali

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