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Center Owned by Daily Thanthi GroupChennai sees sharp rise in air pollution after Deepavali celebrations
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Air pollution in Chennai rose sharply after Deepavali celebrations. One report said the city’s average Air Quality Index reached 159, while another live ranking listed Chennai among six Indian cities that recorded AQI levels above 1000 on the same evening, indicating hazardous conditions. The rise is linked to widespread use of firecrackers during the festival, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Tamil Nadu.
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CHENNAI: Air pollution levels in Chennai have increased sharply following Deepavali celebrations, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 159, according to Daily Thanthi reports. Deepavali is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Tamil Nadu, with people bursting firecrackers and…
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CHENNAI: Air pollution levels in Chennai have increased sharply following Deepavali celebrations, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 159, according to Daily Thanthi reports. Deepavali is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Tamil Nadu, with people bursting firecrackers and…
