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Delhi's Diwali Air Quality Plummets to 'Very Poor'

10/20/2025

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Delhi's Air Crisis

Delhi's air quality reached an AQI of 354 on Diwali, labeled 'very poor' by the Central Pollution Control Board.
Anand Vihar records 411 and Wazirpur 407, indicating severe pollution citywide.
The Commission for Air Quality Management has intensified Stage II measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), including dust control.
Temporary bans on fireworks remain, while illegal sales persist and stubble burning risks health, especially for vulnerable groups.

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Lahore Tackles Pollution

Lahore ranks as the second most polluted city globally with an AQI of 189, per IQAir, behind Delhi at 212.
The Punjab government, led by Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, mobilizes nine departments to pursue anti-smog measures.
New technologies, including smog guns spraying water droplets, are being deployed.
Last year the AQI reached 394 during the smog crisis, causing significant health issues.

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Delhi's Air Crisis

Delhi's air quality reached an AQI of 354 on Diwali, labeled 'very poor' by the Central Pollution Control Board.
Anand Vihar records 411 and Wazirpur 407, indicating severe pollution citywide.
The Commission for Air Quality Management has intensified Stage II measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), including dust control.
Temporary bans on fireworks remain, while illegal sales persist and stubble burning risks health, especially for vulnerable groups.

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