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Owned by HT Media Ltd.Delhi's AQI nears 500, reaches severe levels in many areas; visibility drops amid dense fog
What's behind this
Delhi's air quality has hit severe levels for the first time this winter, with health risks rising, according to India Today. NDTV reports that India's air‑pollution monitoring system has blind spots because some stations are inactive, highlighting a potential gap in the network at a time when pollution remains a major public‑health concern across several regions.
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RSS excerpt
Delhi's AQI touched 494 on Friday morning, with several areas recording severe pollution levels. Dense fog reduced visibility across the city, while IIT Delhi recorded an AQI of 488. AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj also alleged discrepancies in official pollution data, citing a CREA report.
