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Why Week After Diwali Will Be Delhi's Biggest Pollution Test
What we know so far: 6 reports from 4 outlets, first at 3 Nov, 08:58 IST, latest at 7 Nov, 23:55 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.
- Tuesday 3 November
- The Economic TimesDelhi's AQI hits 451 ahead of Diwali
- Saturday 7 November
- Hindustan TimesIIT to Rohini: 10 most polluted areas in Delhi amid ‘very poor’ AQI on Diwali eve
An analysis by the HT Pollution Dashboard showed that 21 stations recorded 'severe' air quality, while 30 were in the 'very poor' category.
- NDTV ProfitDelhi Pollution: Schools Go Hybrid Up To Class 5 As AQI Worsens Ahead Of Diwali
Authorities have asked schools to inform parents about the arrangement and officials will conduct inspections to check compliance with the order.
- X NewsDelhi Tops World Pollution List Before Diwali Amid Thick Smog
Delhi's air quality hit a very poor AQI of 364 on Saturday, with stations like IIT Delhi reaching 443, making it the world's most polluted major city according to IQAir.
- NDTVDelhi Air Remains 'Very Poor' On Diwali Eve, Likely To Worsen Tomorrow
According to the Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi, the air quality is likely to remain in the 'severe' category on November 8 and 9.
- NDTVWhy Week After Diwali Will Be Delhi's Biggest Pollution Test
While public attention during the festive season centres around firecrackers, a true public health disaster unfolds in the background one created by a variety of factors.