An exclusive investigation by Newslaundry has revealed serious flaws in Delhi's official air quality monitoring network, raising doubts about the reliability of government AQI data. Key findings include:
Faulty Monitor Placement
Data Inconsistencies
Lack of Transparency and Accountability
The article concludes that these systemic issues in monitoring undermine public trust, hinder accurate policy assessment, and could lead to a false sense of security about the city's severe air pollution crisis.
Click on the link to read this entire report: Exclusive: Delhi AQI data is unreliable – air monitors flout norms, blocked by trees