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Delhi AQI At 'Very Poor' Category; Netizens Report Smelling Smoke As Diwali Celebrations Gather Pace

Delhi AQI At 'Very Poor' Category; Netizens Report Smelling Smoke As Diwali Celebrations Gather Pace

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Delhi’s air quality on Diwali was reported as ‘very poor’ with an overall AQI of 376. The Sameer app data showed Jahangirpuri posting the highest local reading, cited as 450 in one report and 463 in another, with RK Puram at 448. Forecasts indicated the AQI could rise to ‘severe’ on the following Monday, attributed to Diwali celebrations, vehicular emissions and the peak stubble‑burning season. Background reports noted that the AQI was nearing the severe mark and expected to worsen after the festival.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    New Delhi: Delhi's air quality was in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, but set to worsen after Diwali celebrations in the evening. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) for the day settled at 376 in the 'very poor' category as a thick layer of smog enveloped the city and reduced visibility. The air…

    — Deccan Herald

  • center · 1 outlet

    Jahangirpuri records worst AQI of 463 as thick smog engulfs national capital

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 1 outlet

    Firecracker emissions, vehicular pollution and the ongoing peak stubble-burning season in neighbouring states are expected to add to the city's pollution load.

    — NDTV

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Firecracker emissions, vehicular pollution and the ongoing peak stubble-burning season in neighbouring states are expected to add to the city's pollution load.

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  4. NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article

    Delhi AQI At 'Very Poor' Category; Netizens Report Smelling Smoke As Diwali Celebrations Gather Pace

    Firecracker emissions, vehicular pollution and the ongoing peak stubble-burning season in neighbouring states are expected to add to the city's pollution load.

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