From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaDelhi's air quality ‘very poor’ morning after Diwali, capital chokes with AQI at 376
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Doctors from AIIMS and Apollo Hospitals say severe air pollution in Delhi is causing respiratory issues even among healthy people, with young adults aged 20-50 reporting symptoms. Dr. Vijay Hadda notes that green crackers only partially reduce harmful emissions from conventional firecrackers. Post‑Diwali pollution spikes have been observed in Delhi, coinciding with political tensions in Uttar Pradesh.
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Delhi's overall AQI stood at 371 at 10 am on Monday, while Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata reported comparatively lower pollution levels
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Of the 59 monitoring stations that recorded data on Sunday, air quality was in the 'severe' category at 12 and in the 'very poor' category at 22.
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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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The day after Diwali brought little relief from pollution in Delhi, with several areas recording AQI levels above 400 on Monday morning.
