{
  "id": 18067920,
  "title": "Many parts of Delhi reel under ‘severe’ level air pollution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/many-parts-of-delhi-reel-under-severe-level-air-pollution",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-04T04:53:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/many-parts-of-delhi-reel-under-severe-level-air-pollution/article71663953.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi experienced severe air pollution on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) morning, with many areas falling into the \"severe\" level, according to official data. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi reached 379, classified as \"very poor\" at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The city's air quality was also measured at 310 at 8 a.m. on November 2, 2026.\n\nSeveral parts of the city, including ITO, Dwarka, Rohini, Punjabi Bagh, Alipur, Bawana, and Jahangirpuri, witnessed \"severe\" level air pollution. This invisible epidemic has become India's largest health threat, causing undeniable health impacts on both healthy individuals and those with existing diseases. The CPCB notes that \"severe\" level air pollution affects healthy people and severely impacts those with existing diseases.\n\nMeteorological factors such as lower wind speeds, a drop in temperature, stubble burning during October and November, and bursting of firecrackers during festive seasons contribute to the worsening air quality. Every winter, Delhi-NCR and surrounding regions face increased pollution levels due to these factors, making it a recurring issue.",
  "summary": "The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 379 (very poor) at 9 a.m. on November 4, 2026, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data",
  "key_points": [
    "Delhi experienced severe air pollution on November 4, 2026.",
    "24-hour average AQI reached 379, classified as very poor.",
    "Meteorological factors contribute to recurring pollution issue."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The seasonal convergence of stubble burning, festive firecrackers, and dropping temperatures transforms Delhi's air into a recurring public health crisis that threatens both healthy citizens and the vulnerable.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}