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Delhi Suffers Severe Air Pollution Post-Diwali, AQI Hits 1,331
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What Happened?
Delhi's air quality deteriorated sharply after Diwali celebrations, with the AQI reaching 1,331 early on November 9, significantly worse than last year's 393. The pollution spike began late on November 8, exacerbated by firecracker use and pre-existing poor air quality.
Key points
- Delhi's AQI peaked at 1,331 at 1:31 am on November 9.
- The morning AQI reading was 663, 69% higher than last year's 393.
- Pollution levels began rising around 10 pm on November 8.
- The official AQI was 376 on Diwali, categorized as 'very poor'.
- Stage III restrictions were implemented on November 6 due to worsening pollution.
Key insights
- The significant rise in AQI indicates a growing public health crisis in Delhi.
- Residents may face increased respiratory issues due to prolonged exposure to high pollution levels.
- The situation highlights the need for stricter regulations on firecracker use during festivals.
Why it matters
The worsening air quality poses serious health risks to residents in Delhi-NCR.
Entities
Delhi· CityCPCB· OrganizationDiwali· Event
Source
India Today
