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Delhi AQI nears severe mark at 376; air quality likely to worsen after Diwali

Delhi AQI nears severe mark at 376; air quality likely to worsen after Diwali

What's behind this

On Diwali, Delhi's AQI reached 483, with several areas like Punjabi Bagh, RK Puram and Bawana recording readings above 400. The city experienced a thick haze, poor visibility and worsening air quality as winter began, raising concerns among residents.

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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 · 4 outlets

    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 Pollution Control Board (CPCB…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 4 outlets

    The Commission for Air Quality Management brought in Stage III curbs across Delhi-NCR on Friday, anticipating worse air over Diwali.

    — NDTV

RSS excerpt

Delhi recorded a very poor air quality index of 376 on Diwali with smog enveloping the city as pollution levels were forecast to enter the severe category post-celebrations.

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Center 4 (40%)
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  4. Rising Kashmir Center Rising Kashmir

    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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  6. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

    Delhi’s AQI turns ‘severe’ at 483 on Diwali, several areas record pollution levels above 400

    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 Pollution Control Board (CPCB…

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  9. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Delhi's AQI plunges to 483 on Diwali morning, several areas record severe pollution

    Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the severe category on Sunday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 483 at 8.10 am, as several parts of the national capital recorded readings above 400, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), reported ANI. The deterioration…

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  13. Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Current article

    Delhi AQI nears severe mark at 376; air quality likely to worsen after Diwali

    Delhi recorded a very poor air quality index of 376 on Diwali with smog enveloping the city as pollution levels were forecast to enter the severe category post-celebrations.

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