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CPCB explains why official AQI is capped at 500 despite private apps showing higher readings

The Central Pollution Control Board on Tuesday defended its air quality monitoring methodology, explaining why official AQI readings are capped at 500 even as private monitoring apps reported…

CPCB explains why official AQI is capped at 500 despite private apps showing higher readings
CPCB explains why official AQI is capped at 500 despite private apps showing higher readings — image via Times of India India — Credit: Storywire

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The Central Pollution Control Board on Tuesday defended its air quality monitoring methodology, explaining why official AQI readings are capped at 500 even as private monitoring apps reported levels as high as 1,800 in Delhi after Diwali.

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