Delhi's air quality remains hazardous with AQI over 350 on November 2

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Delhi's air quality remains hazardous, with most areas recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) over 350 on November 2, two days after Diwali. Anand Vihar reported an AQI of 380, indicating very poor conditions. The Central Pollution Control Board noted that air quality was already classified as very poor the day after Diwali, with readings like 395 in Anand Vihar and 376 in Dwarka. Health risks are significant for residents. A survey found that 69% of families in Delhi reported respiratory issues linked to the pollution, with many experiencing symptoms like sore throats and eye irritation.


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