Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category on Diwali, AQI at 404
Delhi's air quality has reached the 'severe' category on Diwali, with AQI levels exceeding 400 in several parts of the city. Political tensions have also flared, with accusations that the AAP government is using the pollution issue to target Hindu festivals.
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The severe air pollution in India's capital poses significant public health risks and has become a flashpoint for political conflict between opposing parties.
NEW DELHI: Delhi's air quality deteriorated further on Monday morning, with parts of the national capital slipping into the 'severe' category as a thick blanket of smog reduced visibility across several areas.Data shared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that the air quality monitoring station at ITO recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 406 at around 4.20am, placing it in the 'Severe' category.A thick layer of smog engulfed several parts of the city during the early morning hours, significantly reducing visibility. The Inderlok area was among the locations affected.Several other parts of Delhi continued to record 'very poor' air quality.
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