{
  "id": 18863065,
  "title": "Delhi Wakes Up To Thick Smog On Diwali As AQI Nears Severe Mark, Several Areas Record Above 400",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/delhi-wakes-up-to-thick-smog-on-diwali-as-aqi-nears-severe-mark",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T04:47:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/delhi-wakes-up-to-thick-smog-on-diwali-as-aqi-nears-severe-mark-several-areas-record-above-400"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Delhi faced a thick smog on Diwali morning, with the national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) nearing severe levels, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The overall AQI stood at 384, placing the city in the very poor category, while several monitoring stations recorded readings above 400, indicating a severe situation. Areas such as Jahangirpuri and Punjabi Bagh saw AQI levels of 450, while others like RK Puram and IIT Delhi reported mid-440s. The deteriorating air quality can pose health risks, especially for those with existing conditions, as AQI readings between 301 and 400 are classified as very poor. Contributing factors include stubble burning, vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, and firecracker emissions during Diwali celebrations. Restrictions under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remain in force to prevent further deterioration in air quality.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}