Delhi records its worst Diwali-eve air quality in a decade
Climate · First reported 7 Nov, 06:01 · Updated 06:43
Delhi’s air quality reached a “very poor” AQI of 362 on Saturday, the worst reading for Diwali eve in 10 years, and was forecast to become “severe” on Sunday. IQAir ranked the city the world’s most polluted major city that day.
- The CPCB recorded Delhi’s AQI at 362 on Saturday, its worst Diwali-eve reading in 10 years; the previous high cited was 404 in 2016.
- IQAir ranked Delhi the world’s most polluted major city on Saturday, and air quality was forecast to reach the “severe” category on Sunday.
- The reports identify vehicle emissions and stubble burning as contributors; firecrackers during Diwali celebrations add to pollution. Schools in and around Delhi were ordered to offer online classes.
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- Delhi AQI, Saturday
- 362, rated “very poor” by the CPCB.
- Previous Diwali-eve high cited
- AQI 404 on October 29, 2016.
- Sunday forecast
- Air quality forecast to become “severe.”
- IQAir ranking
- Delhi was ranked the world’s most polluted major city on Saturday.
- School measures
- Schools in and around Delhi were ordered to offer online classes.
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