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Delhi Chokes Under Severe Smog Ahead of Diwali as Punjab Stubble Burning Triggers Political War

Delhi Chokes Under Severe Smog Ahead of Diwali as Punjab Stubble Burning Triggers Political War

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Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) surged past the 400 mark in 18 locations, with smog blanketing the National Capital Region as political tensions between the AAP and BJP unfolded. On Thursday morning the live AQI in the capital reached 580, according to AQI.in, classifying the air as “hazardous.” The situation highlights a stark contrast with Mumbai, where pollution concerns are rising but the capital is currently experiencing far more severe choking conditions.

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    Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate on Thursday, November 5, with a thick blanket of smog covering parts of the national capital ahead of Diwali. The worsening pollution has raised fresh public health concerns as winter approaches and temperatures begin to fall. According to the Central…

    — ABP Live

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