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Diwali Pollution Pushes Hyderabad AQI To 315

Diwali Pollution Pushes Hyderabad AQI To 315

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After Diwali, Hyderabad’s air quality index rose to 315, though the Telangana State Pollution Control Board’s monitoring network was not providing data by Monday evening. A spike in

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Delhi's overall AQI stood at 371 at 10 am on Monday, while Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata reported comparatively lower pollution levels

    — The Federal

  • center · 2 outlets

    More than half the air quality stations in the national Capital stopped reporting air quality data around midnight.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 4 outlets

    A significant increase in air pollution was observed across north India following the recent Diwali celebrations. The Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and western Uttar Pradesh surpassed 350, indicating poor air quality. Many cities reported severe pollution, with readings…

    — The Economic Times

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The Telangana State Pollution Control Board’s monitoring network was not providing data by Monday evening: Reports

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

    Air quality deteriorates in north India post-Diwali; Delhi records highest AQI since 2021

    A significant increase in air pollution was observed across north India following the recent Diwali celebrations. The Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and western Uttar Pradesh surpassed 350, indicating poor air quality. Many cities reported severe pollution, with readings…

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  11. Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings Current article

    Diwali Pollution Pushes Hyderabad AQI To 315

    The Telangana State Pollution Control Board’s monitoring network was not providing data by Monday evening: Reports

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