Chandigarh's air quality improves to 'poor' after Diwali celebrations

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Chandigarh's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to the 'poor' category on Sunday, with readings of 257 in Sector 22 and 227 in Sector 25. This marks a change from the 'very poor' category recorded on the second day of Diwali. On Saturday, the AQI reached 302, up from 210 on Thursday. The air quality had deteriorated significantly during Diwali celebrations, with some areas experiencing 'severe' conditions in the evening. Following Diwali, the AQI began to improve after early morning on November 1, with some areas reporting 'moderate' air quality by midday. Overall, air quality on normal days has been satisfactory or moderate.


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