Delhi’s missing Diwali night data released; PM2.5 at over 60 times national standard

HT had reported earlier that PM2.5 readings at many of Delhi’s stations went blank as the air worsened on the night of November 8.
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- Ajay Maken Flags Missing Air Quality Data in Delhi on Diwali NightNewsable · 1d ago
At peak of air pollution on Deepavali night, data goes missing at several govt monitoring stations in Delhi‘When the hourly PM2.5 data is missing, it will artificially lower the Air Quality Index, showing better air quality, when the actual air quality is worse,’ Manoj Kumar, analyst, Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air saidThe Hindu · 13h ago
Questions over Delhi AQI data as several monitoring stations go offline on Diwali nightDelhi AQI data faces scrutiny after several monitoring stations went offline on Diwali night. Experts and opposition leaders question the reliability of official air pollution figures amid severe smog ...Deccan Herald · 20h ago
Diwali night exposes gaps in Delhi's AQI system, screens switched off, data unclearIndiaToday · 1d ago
Delhi AQI Data Under Scrutiny as Monitoring Stations Go Offline on Diwali NightDeccan Chronicle · 1d ago
Delhi Chokes After Diwali, Political Blame Game Flares Over Farm Fires And Missing DataDiwali smog triggered a political row, with the BJP alleging a spike in Punjab farm fires as Congress and AAP questioned missing pollution data.Outlook India · 1d ago
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