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Delhi NCR faces serious air emergency before Diwali as AQI crosses 400

Ahead of Diwali, Delhi NCR experiences a severe air emergency as the Air Quality Index surpasses 400 at key monitoring sites. Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan has been implemented, including bans on non-essential construction, restrictions on older vehicles, diesel generator prohibition, and shifting primary schools to online classes. Traffic congestion at border areas like Anand Vihar worsens pollution. Political parties exchange blame over stubble burning and the resulting increased pollution across neighbouring states including Haryana and Punjab.

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Delhi NCR faces serious air emergency before Diwali as AQI crosses 400

Traffic congestion at border areas like Anand Vihar worsens pollution. Political parties exchange blame over stubble burning and the resulting increased pollution across neighbouring states including Haryana and Punjab.