Air quality in New Delhi is deteriorating as we head into October - the Air Quality Index has hit 373

Vijay Karnataka
Written By Zainab Ashraf

Delhi's air quality index reached 373 in October, the worst in three years. The pollution has increased due to slow winds, temperature inversion and cloudy weather. The situation is likely to continue in the coming days. The contribution of agricultural waste burning is small, while unaccounted sources and transportation are the main causes.

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Zainab Ashraf
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