Delhi and NCR experience severe air quality breach on Diwali despite curbs
Delhi and the National Capital Region woke up to hazardous air quality on Diwali morning as the AQI breached 400. Despite strict restrictions and Stage 3 GRAP measures,…
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Delhi and the National Capital Region woke up to hazardous air quality on Diwali morning as the AQI breached 400. Despite strict restrictions and Stage 3 GRAP measures, calm winds trapped pollutants causing dense smog. Authorities banned construction activities, restricted vehicles, shifted schools online, and allowed a green cracker window amid political disputes and health concerns over respiratory risks.
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