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Center Owned by Deccan Chronicle HoldingsNASA Images Reveal Thick Post-Diwali Smog Over North India as Delhi AQI Hits 376
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On Monday, 80% of Delhi’s pollution was attributed to firecrackers, according to The Times of India. India Today reported that post‑Diwali smog continued, with 36 monitoring stations missing AQI data and firecracker norms being flouted.
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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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HT had reported earlier that PM2.5 readings at many of Delhi’s stations went blank as the air worsened on the night of November 8.
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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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Amid this situation, NASA has released satellite images showing a thick layer of haze over the northern parts of India. The affected areas include Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and some other nearby regions.
