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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.

1. Tuesday 3 November
2. 08:58 IST The Economic Times [Delhi's AQI hits 451 ahead of Diwali](https://allindia.news/s/8f1700e7934d) (original: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/delhi-aqi-plummets-to-451-grap-ii-restrictions-implemented-as-diwali-approaches/articleshow/135480380.cms)
3. Saturday 7 November
4. 08:43 IST Hindustan Times [IIT to Rohini: 10 most polluted areas in Delhi amid ‘very poor’ AQI on Diwali eve](https://allindia.news/s/03c13fccc5e4) (original: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/iit-punjabi-bagh-vivek-vihar-jahangirpuri-rohini-10-most-polluted-areas-in-delhi-amid-very-poor-aqi-on-diwali-eve-101794019398238.html)

An analysis by the HT Pollution Dashboard showed that 21 stations recorded 'severe' air quality, while 30 were in the 'very poor' category.

5. 12:08 IST NDTV Profit [Delhi Pollution: Schools Go Hybrid Up To Class 5 As AQI Worsens Ahead Of Diwali](https://allindia.news/s/ba23abcfd4e9) (original: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/education/delhi-pollution-schools-go-hybrid-up-to-class-5-as-aqi-worsens-ahead-of-diwali-12296041#publisher=newsstand)

Authorities have asked schools to inform parents about the arrangement and officials will conduct inspections to check compliance with the order.

6. 14:26 IST X News [Delhi Tops World Pollution List Before Diwali Amid Thick Smog](https://allindia.news/s/a6d93ec07146) (original: https://x.com/i/trending/2118989339053207856)

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.

7. 18:36 IST NDTV [Delhi Air Remains 'Very Poor' On Diwali Eve, Likely To Worsen Tomorrow](https://allindia.news/s/6db9bec5bfb6) (original: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/delhi-air-remains-very-poor-on-diwali-eve-likely-to-worsen-tomorrow-12297353#publisher=newsstand)

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.

8. 23:55 IST NDTV [Why Week After Diwali Will Be Delhi's Biggest Pollution Test](https://allindia.news/s/a01f883a6af2) (original: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/why-week-after-diwali-will-be-delhis-biggest-pollution-test-12298287#publisher=newsstand)

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.