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Delhi's AQI Rises to 418 on Diwali, Air Quality Declares Hazardous
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 11:16 AM
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Delhi's air quality index surged to 418 on Diwali, entering the hazardous category, according to the Economic Times.
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) climbed to 418 on Diwali, placing it in the hazardous range, according to the Economic Times.
The spike was recorded during the festival celebrations, when the city saw a surge in air pollution.
The high AQI value underscores the need for measures to mitigate pollution during festive periods.
The spike was recorded during the festival celebrations, when the city saw a surge in air pollution.
The high AQI value underscores the need for measures to mitigate pollution during festive periods.