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Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates Amid Rising Pollution

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-15T11:57:35.514518+05:30

- **Delhi's AQI** hit a 'poor' 175 on October 15, following two consecutive days of poor air quality. - **Farm fires** in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have surged, contributing to the pollution. - **GRAP Stage 1** measures have been implemented, focusing on dust mitigation and waste management. - **Firecracker ban** imposed in Delhi until January 1 to curb pollution. - **Chandigarh's AQI** worsened, with stubble burning contributing to the spike in pollution levels. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-aqi-poor-175-for-third-consecutive-day-october-air-quality-index-pollution-farm-fires-stubble-burning-india-news-11728955804629.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/chandigarhs-air-quality-worsens-as-farm-fires-rage-in-punjab-101728931671235.html), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhis-air-quality-remains-poor-for-2-days-in-a-row-6789287), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/graps-stage-1-rolls-out-as-calm-winds-low-temp-keep-air-poor-in-delhi-101728928549607.html)

Delhi's AQI hit a 'poor' 175 on October 15, following two consecutive days of poor air quality.
Farm fires in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have surged, contributing to the pollution.
GRAP Stage 1 measures have been implemented, focusing on dust mitigation and waste management.
Firecracker ban imposed in Delhi until January 1 to curb pollution.
Chandigarh's AQI worsened, with stubble burning contributing to the spike in pollution levels.

Source: Mint, Hindustan Times, Ndtv, Hindustan Times

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This is the most important reasons why NCR was not on my list of cities to work in India.

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