80% of Delhi's pollution Monday due to crackers

Published 11 Nov 2026, 04:16 IST

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Residents in several areas reported a strong smell of burnt crackers, reduced visibility and difficulty breathing as fireworks continued through the night.

The Assam Tribune
right · 3 outlets

The monitoring station at IIT Delhi recorded the maximum 389 AQI at 6pm, closely followed by Pusa Institute’s 381 and Chandni Chowk’s 380.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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L 14%

C 42%

R 44%

Left / Center-Left 1 (14%)

Center 3 (42%)

Center-Right / Right 3 (44%)

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 07:28 IST

Thick smog blankets Delhi on Diwali night, AQI at 20 monitoring stations 'severe'

Despite restrictions, several parts of national capital witnessed use of firecrackers, including in Pitampura, Burari, Mayur Vihar, and parts of Lutyens' Delhi

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4 hours later
The Assam Tribune Center Assam Tribune Group 09 Nov 2026, 11:49 IST

Post-Diwali haze engulfs Delhi, AQI rises to 370

Residents in several areas reported a strong smell of burnt crackers, reduced visibility and difficulty breathing as fireworks continued through the night.

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17 hours later
Hindustan Times Center HT Media 10 Nov 2026, 05:26 IST

Delhi pollution monitors went dark as AQI surged on Diwali

DPCC data showed a peak of 3,744 and a worst-hour average of 1,480, suggesting the official AQI understated the pollution.

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4 hours later
Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 09:47 IST

Panchgaon tops pollution chart with AQI of 365, Delhi ranks eleventh

Panchgaon recorded an AQI of 365, the highest among listed cities, while several Delhi neighbourhoods crossed 350 as GRAP Stage 3 restrictions remained in force.

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7 hours later
The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 10 Nov 2026, 17:25 IST

Delhi's Diwali pollution puzzle: Updated data shows massive spikes, gaps remain

On Diwali night, alarming gaps in air quality monitoring data raised serious concerns about pollution levels in Delhi. Some monitoring stations displayed particulate matter levels far exceeding prescribed limits. The Central Pollution Control Board revealed data omissions during the critical…

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2 hours later
The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 10 Nov 2026, 19:54 IST

Delhi’s average AQI drops to 299, but 31 out of 59 stations report higher pollution

The monitoring station at IIT Delhi recorded the maximum 389 AQI at 6pm, closely followed by Pusa Institute’s 381 and Chandni Chowk’s 380.

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8 hours later
The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article 11 Nov 2026, 04:16 IST

80% of Delhi's pollution Monday due to crackers

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