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Air Pollution: Why Delhi is country’s burning sensation

IndiaTimes Monday, 6 November 2023
Delhi is experiencing its fourth consecutive "severe" air day, which could be one of the longest streaks in the city. The air quality is expected to remain in the severe category until November 8. The previous longest streaks lasted seven days. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has been consistently high, with readings of 392, 402, 468, 415, and 454 in recent days. Experts warn that prolonged smog episodes can have serious health consequences and call for aggressive measures to reduce pollution.
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