India’s Central Pollution Control Board recorded Delhi’s citywide air-quality index at 370 at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, placing it in the “very poor” band. Reuters reported multiple monitoring stations above 400, the “severe” category; the Associated Press also reported readings above 350 in several parts of the capital.
The post-Diwali rise followed widespread fireworks, but weather and other emissions also contribute to Delhi’s pollution. Low winds and seasonal conditions can trap pollutants, so the readings should not be attributed to fireworks alone. CPCB’s scale classifies AQI 301–400 as very poor and 401–500 as severe.
Sources: [Central Pollution Control Board AQI portal](airquality.cpcb.gov.in source ↗); [Reuters](uk.marketscreener.com source ↗); [Associated Press](apnews.com source ↗).
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