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Center-Right Owned by The PioneerDelhi AQI 366 as 22 stations turn 'severe'; IITM warns of severe air through Diwali weekend
What's behind this
On Saturday morning, a day before Diwali, Delhi’s air quality was reported as ‘very poor’ with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 364‑366 across the city. Central Pollution Control Board data showed the 24‑hour average AQI at 366, while 22 of 59 monitoring stations logged ‘severe’ levels in the 401‑500 range. Despite GRAP Stage III curbs and stricter pollution‑control steps, several areas still recorded severe pollution. The Supreme Court has identified vehicular emissions as a major contributor, and opposition parties have criticised the government for the persistently severe pollution levels.
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The curbs include construction bans, vehicle restrictions and possible hybrid classes for younger students
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An analysis by the HT Pollution Dashboard showed that 21 stations recorded 'severe' air quality, while 30 were in the 'very poor' category.
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After Delhi's average AQI climbed to 382 on Friday, nearing the 'severe' threshold, the CAQM invoked measures under GRAP Stage III. Here's a look at the restrictions in force, activities that can continue and the national capital's air quality forecast ahead of Diwali.
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New Delhi : Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday (November 07) morning, with the city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 366, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Twenty-two of the 59 monitoring stations reported 'severe' air (401-500) at 7.30…
