Delhi air quality deteriorates, AQI settles at 303
Delhi's air quality index reached 303, categorizing the city's air as 'very poor' following the Deepavali festival. Authorities attribute the deterioration to seasonal stubble burning and meteorological conditions.
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Chronic air pollution in the Indian capital poses significant public health risks and remains a recurring environmental challenge.
New Delhi Delhi's air quality worsened to 'very poor' on Wednesday (November 11, 2026), with the AQI settling at 303, the Central Pollution Control Board data showed. https://www.thehindu.com/about/delhi-air-pollution/ The national capital is battling rising pollution levels after Deepavali, with stubble burning in neighbouring States contributing to the deterioration. On Tuesday (November 10), the air quality in the city was in the poor category.
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