Delhi records most polluted Diwali in 5 years
Delhi experienced its most polluted Diwali in five years, with air quality index levels reaching severe categories. Smog and fog conditions persisted, significantly reducing visibility across the city.
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Severe air pollution events in major urban centers have significant public health implications and highlight ongoing environmental challenges.
NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 376.The situation remained largely unchanged on Monday morning, with the AQI settling at 371 at 10 am as a blanket of smog and fog covered the city, news agency PTI reported.The overall AQI of 371 was also the highest recorded on a post-Diwali day since 2021.Of the 51 monitoring stations that recorded data, 14 were in the severe category, four in the poor category and the remaining 33 in the very poor category.Delhi Technological University (DTU) recorded the worst reading at 439.
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