Delhi’s Air Quality Crisis: AQI Surpasses 1,100, Flights Diverted, and PM2.5 Hits Record Levels

Red Section Separator Karmactive Staff

AQI hits alarming 1,105 at Anand Vihar as PM2.5 levels soar 65 times above WHO safety limits on November 15.

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Nine flights diverted to Jaipur, one to Lucknow as visibility drops to 100 meters at IGI Airport.

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What makes stubble burning responsible for 33% of Delhi's current particulate load for second consecutive day?

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PM2.5 particles penetrate deep into lungs as Dwarka-Sector 8 and VV Block C monitors show AQI above 1,000.

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E-buses and CNG vehicles become mandatory for interstate travel while construction dust faces strict control measures.

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