# Delhi Chokes on Diwali Smoke

> Delhi's air quality plummets to near 400 as Diwali smoke engulfs city.
- Title: Delhi Chokes on Diwali Smoke · Ndtv | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Ndtv — https://ndtv.com/india-news/delhi-pollution-delhi-diwali-pollution-delhi-aqi-delhi-aqi-delhi-ncr-chokes-on-diwali-night-as-smoke-engulfs-city-aqi-nears-400-12301098
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Delhi's AQI hits 373 during Diwali night as smoke from uncontrolled firecrackers worsens air quality.