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Delhi's smog came from farm fires lit after NASA's satellite passed

Delhi's smog came from farm fires lit after NASA's satellite passed

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Air pollution in Delhi‑NCR is worsening as winter approaches, prompting a health alert before Diwali. Several areas of the capital have recorded Air Quality Index levels above 400, indicating severe conditions. On November 2, the AQI in Delhi rose to 324 (very poor) at 4 p.m., up from 261 (poor) the previous day, leading to the invocation of Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan. In response, state governments are raising vehicle parking fees, introducing staggered timings for public offices and municipal bodies, and the Delhi Metro is adding 20 extra trips.

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    On two Oct nights with the same weather, Delhi's air was far cleaner. India's weather satellite shows surge in evening crop burning in the 4 days before Nov 1.

    — Hindustan Times

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On two Oct nights with the same weather, Delhi's air was far cleaner. India's weather satellite shows surge in evening crop burning in the 4 days before Nov 1.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article

Delhi's smog came from farm fires lit after NASA's satellite passed

On two Oct nights with the same weather, Delhi's air was far cleaner. India's weather satellite shows surge in evening crop burning in the 4 days before Nov 1.

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

GRAP II imposed in Delhi with immediate effect amid 'very poor' air quality; check key restrictions

GRAP Stage II has been implemented in Delhi-NCR due to a significant decline in air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management reported an increase in the AQI from 117 to 324 recently. These figures indicate a shift to the 'very poor' category following unfavorable weather conditions…

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