Delhi-NCR Chokes On Diwali Night As Smoke Engulfs City, AQI Nears 400
AI summary
Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorated to 'very poor' levels with an AQI of 373 on Diwali night, while several areas exceeded 400. Environmentalists criticize government data accuracy and enforcement, citing independent monitors that record higher pollution levels than official dashboards.
Key takeaways
- Delhi's AQI reached 373 on Diwali night, with multiple areas exceeding the severe threshold of 400.
- Environmentalists argue official data underestimates pollution, citing discrepancies with independent citizen monitors.
- Critics allege that firecracker restrictions are frequently violated and that monitoring stations experienced significant data gaps.
- The CAQM enforced Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan as a pre-emptive measure before the festival.
Read the original at NDTV
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