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Delhi records best air quality in eight years on Diwali

IndiaTimes Sunday, 12 November 2023
This marks a significant improvement compared to previous Diwali days, with an AQI of 312 last year, 382 in 2021, and 414 in 2020. The improvement is attributed to intermittent rainfall and favorable wind speeds for pollutant dispersion.
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