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Delhi Diwali Begins With AQI Nearing Severe Mark At 383

Delhi Diwali Begins With AQI Nearing Severe Mark At 383

What's behind this

On Diwali, Delhi’s air quality index was reported at 376 by Deccan Chronicle and Mathrubhumi and at 383 by NDTV, indicating very poor conditions as thick smog enveloped the city. Both sources warned that pollution levels were likely to move into the severe category after the celebrations. In the capital, the neighbourhood of Jahangirpuri recorded the highest readings, with figures of 463 mentioned by Deccan Chronicle and 450 noted by NDTV, underscoring the toxic haze across Delhi.

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What each side is saying

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Delhi's AQI reached 483 on Sunday morning, with several areas recording severe pollution levels. GRAP Stage III restrictions remain in force across Delhi-NCR.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 1 outlet

    Jahangirpuri records worst AQI of 463 as thick smog engulfs national capital

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 2 outlets

    Delhi battled toxic haze with an AQI of 383 on Diwali, while Mumbai recorded a comparatively better AQI of 129 despite hot and humid weather. Jahangirpuri topped Delhi’s pollution levels at 450.

    — NDTV

RSS excerpt

24 Monitoring Stations Record Severe Air Quality; Jahangirpuri Worst At 450

Coverage arrived over 48 hours — first from The Federal, latest from Deccan Chronicle.

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Left / Center-Left 3 (50%)
Center 1 (16%)
Center-Right / Right 2 (34%)

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    Delhi Diwali Begins With AQI Nearing Severe Mark At 383

    24 Monitoring Stations Record Severe Air Quality; Jahangirpuri Worst At 450

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