From The New Indian Express
Center Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.Delhi AQI Crosses 480, Private Platforms Report 1,000+: Why the Discrepancy?
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Delhi’s air quality on Diwali was reported as “very poor,” with 19 monitoring stations indicating a severe AQI. The Hindu BusinessLine noted that the AQI reached 371 at 7 pm, and social‑media users said they could smell smog and firecracker smoke as celebrations intensified, keeping the city’s air quality close to the severe threshold. Earlier coverage from the Deccan Herald also mentioned a very poor reading, citing an AQI of 376 on the same occasion.
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Delhi's official AQI touched 483 on Monday, while private monitoring platforms reported readings above 1,000 in some areas. Why is there such a massive difference? We explain the AQI discrepancy, the CPCB's measurement system, missing monitoring data and the allegations surrounding Delhi's pollution…
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Delhi's official AQI touched 483 on Monday, while private monitoring platforms reported readings above 1,000 in some areas. Why is there such a massive difference? We explain the AQI discrepancy, the CPCB's measurement system, missing monitoring data and the allegations surrounding Delhi's pollution…
