Air quality in Delhi dips to severe again, farm fires in neighbouring states as major contributors

Several cities across the Indo-Gangetic plains reported hazardous air quality.

Published on Nov 08, 2023 10:22 am IST 7 Photos
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A view of Kartvya Path amid heavy smog in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday. (HT/Raj K Raj)(HT_PRINT)

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The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 421, worsening from 395 at 4 pm on Tuesday. (ANI)

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Neighbouring Ghaziabad (382), Gurugram (370), Noida (348), Greater Noida (474), and Faridabad (396) also reported hazardous air quality. (HT Photo/Raj K Raj)

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The Delhi government on Monday announced the return of its flagship odd-even scheme after four years anticipating further deterioration of air quality post-Diwali. (HT Photo)

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The government also decided to suspend in-person classes in all schools, except for students in grades X and XII preparing for board exams, until November 10. (ANI)

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