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Mumbai vs Chennai pollution: Why Diwali left one coastal city with ‘poor’ air

Mumbai vs Chennai pollution: Why Diwali left one coastal city with ‘poor’ air

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RSS chief extols traditional Diwali practices and chemical‑free crackers while severe pollution chokes Delhi; Lahore records lower pollution than Delhi, and Pakistan blames India’s Diwali celebrations for the city’s poor air quality; in Tamil Nadu, loud crackers and smog now leave behind toxic air and health hazards, prompting concerns that the festival of lights is increasingly disconnected from its roots.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    New Delhi: Most of the missing air quality data from Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) monitoring stations on Diwali night was updated, revealing alarmingly high concentrations of particulate matter during the early hours of Monday, with readings at some locations soaring several times above…

    — Deccan Herald

  • center · 2 outlets

    A wide gap in air quality readings reported by government and private monitoring agencies has emerged in Delhi after Diwali, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an overall air quality index (AQI) of 376 on November 9, while some private platforms and mobile applications showed…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 2 outlets

    Despite the AQI improvement, pollution remained high, with 23 of Delhi's 57 monitoring stations recording 'very poor' air quality.

    — NDTV

Coverage arrived over 47 hours — first from The Federal, latest from India Today.

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  5. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

    ‘Can you arrest them in Mumbai and Delhi too’: Diwali celebrations turn chaotic in London’s Southall as police step in over street fireworks

    Diwali celebrations in London’s Southall took a chaotic turn on Sunday night as crowds set off fireworks from pavements and roads, prompting police officers to intervene amid heavy smoke and packed streets. Videos from The Broadway in Southall, shared with local outlet UB1UB2 West London, show…

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

    Delhi's updated Diwali air quality data reveals sharp pollution spikes, but gaps remain

    Most of the missing air quality data from Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) monitoring stations on Diwali night has been updated, revealing dangerously high particulate matter levels in the early hours of Monday, with readings at some locations recording several times the prescribed limits…

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  11. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    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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