From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaDelhi pollution monitors went dark as AQI surged on Diwali
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Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, but the true severity may have been worse than official figures because several AQI monitoring stations went offline on Sunday night during the peak firecracker period. DPCC data showed a peak AQI of 3,744 and a worst‑hour average of 1,480, suggesting the official AQI understated pollution. After the festival, the AQI fell to 371, indicating a marginal improvement. The blackout of stations has raised questions about the reliability of the reported air quality.
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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
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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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Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, with the average AQI touching 376, but questions have emerged over the reliability of official data after 36 of its 59 monitoring stations stopped reporting readings at 1 am during peak pollution hours. Private platforms reported significantly…
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DPCC data showed a peak of 3,744 and a worst-hour average of 1,480, suggesting the official AQI understated the pollution.
