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Delhi struggles to breathe but not even in top 10 polluted Indian cities
India Today Data Intelligence Unit (DIU) analysed the AQI bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and found that Delhi, in fact, does not feature among the 10 most polluted cities of India.
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The air quality in Lucknow remained hazardous on Monday. (Photo: PTI)
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Over the last few days, Delhiites are having a tough time breathing. With thick smog in the air, the Capital has practically converted to a gas chamber. On Monday, however, there was a slight improvement in pollution levels with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping from 'severe' (400+) to 'unhealthy' (150-200).
India Today Data Intelligence Unit (DIU) analysed the AQI bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and found that Delhi, in fact, does not feature among the 10 most polluted cities of India.
The average AQI calculated for 24 hours (November 3, 4 pm to November 4, 4 pm) showed that Jind in Haryana had the most toxic air among 97 cities analysed. Jind's average AQI was 448. Delhi's average AQI was 407.
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https://www.indiatoday.in/diu/story...ndia-up-air-more-poisonous-1615739-2019-11-05