Diwali haze pushes Delhi AQI to 371, 19 monitoring stations record severe air quality
Delhi's air quality reached 'very poor' levels on Diwali, with several monitoring stations recording 'severe' pollution due to firecrackers and unfavorable weather. Authorities warn that conditions may worsen in the coming days as multiple pollution sources converge.
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Severe air pollution in major urban centers poses immediate public health risks and highlights the ongoing challenge of managing environmental quality in rapidly developing regions.
NEW DELHI: Delhi's Air Quality Index stood at 371, in the 'very poor' category, on Sunday evening as people stepped out to celebrate DiwaliThe national capital witnessed a further deterioration in air quality as firecracker emissions added to the existing pollution burden. Several residents took to social media platform X to report a smoky smell and hazy conditions in different parts of the city, with some also complaining of reduced visibility.Data from 59 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi painted a grim picture. At 7 pm, 19 stations had recorded 'severe' air quality, while 33 were in the 'very poor' category.
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