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Delhi Air Quality Severe on Diwali Morning
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' as Diwali morning brings 'severe' pollution levels across the city.
In brief
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' as Diwali morning brings 'severe' pollution levels across the city. Delhi recorded 'severe' air pollution with AQI levels above 400 on Diwali Sunday, worsening health risks. Originally reported by Scroll.
Diwali Morning Air Quality
Delhi residents woke up to 'very poor' air quality on Diwali morning with several areas recording 'severe' pollution levels.
AQI Levels in Delhi
The overall Air Quality Index stood at 383 at 8 am on Sunday, with 24 stations recording levels above 400.
Worst Affected Areas
Jahangirpuri recorded the highest AQI of 450, followed by RK Puram at 448 and Punjabi Bagh at 446.
The takeaway
Delhi recorded 'severe' air pollution with AQI levels above 400 on Diwali Sunday, worsening health risks.
