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Delhi AQI hits 482, plunges into severe category

Delhi AQI hits 482, plunges into severe category

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Medical experts told LiveMint that the physiological responses to smog, seasonal influenza and common colds in Delhi and Mumbai are remarkably alike, making it difficult for individuals to self‑diagnose the cause of persistent coughing and complicating treatment. In response to poor air quality, NDTV reported that Delhi schools are advised to keep ventilation systems working, use air purifiers where possible and avoid campus activities that generate dust, as precautionary measures on bad‑air days.

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  • center · 1 outlet

    A thick layer of smog engulfs the city, further deteriorating air quality at NH 24 on November 04, 2026 in New Delhi. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), seven monitoring stations across the city recorded AQI levels above 400, indicating severe air quality. A thick…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 1 outlet

    Delhi’s air quality deteriorated further on Wednesday, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 377, the highest since January 20, as 22 of the city’s 59 monitoring stations recorded pollution levels in the severe category. According to a private tracker, aqi.in, breathing the…

    — The Pioneer

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A thick layer of smog engulfs the city, further deteriorating air quality at NH 24 on November 04, 2026 in New Delhi. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), seven monitoring stations across the city recorded AQI levels above 400, indicating severe air quality. A thick…

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Delhi AQI hits 482, plunges into severe category

A thick layer of smog engulfs the city, further deteriorating air quality at NH 24 on November 04, 2026 in New Delhi. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), seven monitoring stations across the city recorded AQI levels above 400, indicating severe air quality. A thick…

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