Delhi air quality rated ‘very poor’ on Diwali; ‘severe’ conditions forecast

Climate · First reported 8 Nov, 13:24 · Updated 14:16

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Reports said Delhi’s air quality was ‘very poor’ on Diwali, with one forecast predicting it would turn ‘severe’ on Monday. That forecast cited Diwali celebrations, vehicle emissions and peak stubble-burning season as contributing factors.

The Indian Express and NDTV reported that Delhi’s air quality was ‘very poor’ on Diwali.
Both reports forecast a shift to ‘severe’ air quality as Diwali celebrations continued; NDTV specified Monday.
NDTV linked its forecast to celebrations, vehicle emissions and the peak stubble-burning season.

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Key facts

Reported air quality: ‘Very poor’ on Diwali
Forecast: ‘Severe’; NDTV specifies Monday
Factors cited by NDTV: Diwali celebrations, vehicle emissions and peak stubble-burning season