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Delhi Air Quality Plummets Ahead of Diwali

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 03 November 2026, 04:53 UTC ·9 sec listen

Air quality in Delhi has worsened ahead of Diwali, with pollution reaching severe levels. Jahangirpuri recorded the highest reading, as the air quality index crossed 452, raising concern about hazardous conditions in parts of the city.

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