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Delhi Records Its Most Polluted Diwali In Five Years
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What Happened?
Delhi experienced its most polluted Diwali in five years, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 376. The following morning saw only a slight improvement, with an AQI of 371.
Key points
- The AQI on Diwali was the highest since 2021, surpassing the previous year's 382.
- 14 out of 51 monitoring stations reported 'severe' air quality.
- Delhi Technological University recorded the worst AQI at 439.
- Visibility dropped to 50 meters at Safdarjung due to dense fog.
- Despite restrictions, firecrackers were reported in several areas.
Key insights
- Continued high pollution levels may lead to health advisories for residents.
- The effectiveness of firecracker regulations may be questioned due to ongoing violations.
- Meteorological conditions are expected to keep air quality poor in the coming days.
Why it matters
The high pollution levels could affect public health and visibility in the city.
Source
Times Now
