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Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi-NCR wakes up to thick layer of smog post-Diwali, AQI in 'very poor' category

DNA Friday, 1 November 2024
The air quality deteriorated further on Diwali night, with PM2.5 levels rising sharply, creating hazardous conditions for respiratory health.
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