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Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’ on Diwali eve, 18 stations record 'severe' AQI

Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’ on Diwali eve, 18 stations record 'severe' AQI

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Delhi recorded an AQI of 364 on Saturday morning, classifying the air as “very poor” ahead of Diwali, and forecasts warned of a slide into the severe category as celebrations threaten to worsen pollution. Eighteen monitoring stations reported “severe” AQI (401‑500), with other reports noting up to twenty‑two stations in that range. The Directorate of Education directed all government and private schools up to class 5 to shift to hybrid mode as pollution levels are expected to deteriorate further.

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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 · 5 outlets

    An analysis by the HT Pollution Dashboard showed that 21 stations recorded 'severe' air quality, while 30 were in the 'very poor' category.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 4 outlets

    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…

    — The Pioneer

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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

Coverage arrived over 48 hours — first from The Tribune, latest from The Federal.

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Current article

Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’ on Diwali eve, 18 stations record 'severe' AQI

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 Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer

Delhi AQI 366 as 22 stations turn 'severe'; IITM warns of severe air through Diwali weekend

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…

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

Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor' ahead of Diwali; schools up to Class 5 shift to hybrid mode

NEW DELHI: Delhi woke up to another day of very poor air quality on Saturday, a day before Diwali , with pollution levels expected to deteriorate further. Amid the worsening air quality, the Directorate of Education has directed all government and private schools in the national capital to conduct…

The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

Delhi AQI remains ‘very poor’ at 364; several areas record ‘severe’ levels despite GRAP Stage III curbs

Delhi continued to grapple with hazardous air quality on Saturday morning, with the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 364 at 8 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. This places the capital in the ‘very poor’ category (301–400), though several stations…

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