Delhi's post-Diwali smog: why air quality readings ranged from 344 to 1,000
Delhi woke to thick smog on Monday 9 November after Diwali, with eight to 15 official monitoring stations in the 'severe' band at different points of the morning, while the city's official 24-hour AQI stood at 370 at about 9am and eased to 344 by late afternoon. Private platforms reported far higher numbers, largely because they use different scales and methods.
Kabeer Ahmad9 min read