Delhi Air Pollution: Air Quality shifts from 'very poor' to 'poor'.

People saw slight respite after the air quality shifted from 'very poor' to 'poor'.

Delhi experienced 'poor' air quality and a minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this year.

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At 9 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the capital was 238.

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What is the cause of this pollution in the city?

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The geography: Delhi is located on a level plain bordered by the Himalayas, obstructing airflow. The air particles get trapped in winter.

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Post Diwali: The festival of lights can leave smoke after bursting crackers.

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Factories & Construction: They leave smoky residue into the air.

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Crop Burning: Farmers burn the leftover stubble from the crops, which leads to an enormous amount of smoke emitted.

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Delhi Air Pollution: Air Quality shifts from 'very poor' to 'poor'.

Delhi experienced 'poor' air quality and a minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this year.

Delhi experienced 'poor' air quality and a minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this year.

At 9 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the capital was 238.

At 9 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the capital was 238.

What is the cause of this pollution in the city?

What is the cause of this pollution in the city?

The geography: Delhi is located on a level plain bordered by the Himalayas, obstructing airflow. The air particles get trapped in winter.

The geography: Delhi is located on a level plain bordered by the Himalayas, obstructing airflow. The air particles get trapped in winter.

Post Diwali: The festival of lights can leave smoke after bursting crackers.

Post Diwali: The festival of lights can leave smoke after bursting crackers.

Factories & Construction: They leave smoky residue into the air.

Factories & Construction: They leave smoky residue into the air.

Crop Burning: Farmers burn the leftover stubble from the crops, which leads to an enormous amount of smoke emitted.

Crop Burning: Farmers burn the leftover stubble from the crops, which leads to an enormous amount of smoke emitted.

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