Delhi Wakes Up to Toxic Haze on Deepavali With AQI Reaching 383
· India · The Hindu, Business Standard
Delhi was enveloped in a toxic haze on the morning of Deepavali, recording an overall Air Quality Index of 383. Out of 54 monitoring stations across the city, 24 reported severe air quality levels while the rest recorded very poor conditions. Jahangirpuri registered the highest AQI at 450, followed closely by RK Puram at 448 according to the Sameer app. The Air Quality Early Warning System indicates that pollution levels are likely to remain in the severe category. Municipal authorities have deployed mist sprinklers on roads to combat the dust and smog.
Why it matters
Millions of residents in Delhi face severe health risks from hazardous air pollution during the festive season.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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