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Delhi Chokes on Diwali Smoke
Delhi's air quality plummets to near 400 as Diwali smoke engulfs city.
In brief
Delhi's air quality plummets to near 400 as Diwali smoke engulfs city. Delhi's AQI hits 373 during Diwali night as smoke from uncontrolled firecrackers worsens air quality. Originally reported by Ndtv.
Diwali Smoke Crisis
Delhi's air quality plummets to near 400 as Diwali smoke engulfs city.
AQI Levels on Diwali Night
Delhi's AQI reached 373 at 11:05 pm on November 8, 2026, with Noida at 319 and Ghaziabad at 360.
Severe Air Quality Warning
Air quality predicted to remain 'severe' for days after Diwali as smoke blankets city.
Data Authenticity Concerns
Environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari questions government pollution data accuracy and implementation.
Ground Reality vs. Government Data
Citizens report AQI above 400 in multiple areas while government shows lower readings.
Critical Data Gaps
At least 11 monitoring stations had missing PM2.5 and PM10 readings on November 6.
The one thing
Delhi's AQI hits 373 during Diwali night as smoke from uncontrolled firecrackers worsens air quality.
