Delhi: Air pollution in national capital spike during Chhath Puja, AQI reaches 'severe' level

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A layer of smog was seen blanketing many areas in the city. Mist or smog is expected to cover the city at night, according to an IMD forecast.

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An AQI is considered 'poor' between '200 and 300', 'very poor' at '301 and 400', 'severe' at '401-450,' and 450 and above is 'severe plus.'
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Chhath

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The closures are scheduled for November 7th and 8th in observance of the Chhath Puja rituals, followed by the weekend break on November 9th (Saturday) and..
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Rush for Chhath Puja is likely to begin after sunrise on November 8. It has arranged for 164 special trains to accommodate the high passenger flow on that day.
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Air quality index

Measure of air pollution
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 358 as of 8 am today.
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400 in many places like Anand Vihar (457) Ashok Vihar (419) and Bawana (414).
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In areas like Punjabi Bagh, Wazirpur, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Rohini, Moti Bagh, and Patparganj, the air quality worsened with AQI hit the..
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