From The Hindu BusinessLine
Center-Right Owned by The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons)9 places in India more polluted than Delhi as city’s average AQI hovers around 300
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Delhi’s AQI has risen to around 300, prompting concerns about health risks as AQI above 500 is flagged for severe risk, though critics note data gaps in high PM2.5 readings. Technical limitations caused air‑quality monitors to fail on Diwali night, raising questions about transparency and infrastructure. Despite the haze and a layer of dust on cars, windows and balcony railings, some balcony plants such as money‑plants, marigolds and hibiscus continue to grow, highlighting
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center · 2 outlets
As Delhi wakes up to another morning of polluted air, a layer of dust settles on cars, windows, and balcony railings. However, amid the haze, money plants continue to trail down walls , marigolds bloom in pots, and hibiscus plants put out fresh leaves. Their survival raises a question for anyone who…
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right · 2 outlets
According to live air quality rankings, India has 47 of the world's 50 most polluted cities. Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan is the most polluted city globally, recording an alarming AQI of 671. Following closely are several cities from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, with AQIs exceeding 300. Delhi ranks…
RSS excerpt
Board says AQI above 500 shows same severe health risk; critics point to data gaps in high PM2.5 readings during recent nights
