Delhi chokes on Diwali as AQI climbs to 384, nears severe mark
AI summary
Delhi's Air Quality Index reached 384 on Diwali morning, with 11 monitoring stations recording severe pollution levels above 400. Authorities attribute the deterioration to unfavorable weather, vehicular emissions, and crop residue burning, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage III restrictions across the region.
Key takeaways
- Punjabi Bagh recorded the highest AQI at 450, placing it in the severe pollution category.
- The transport sector was identified as the largest contributor to Delhi's pollution load.
- GRAP Stage III restrictions banned non-essential construction and limited specific vehicle categories.
- Satellite data detected 589 crop-residue burning incidents across six neighboring states.
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