The New Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) is in the news due to concerns over monitoring stations going offline during peak Diwali pollution. This has led to scrutiny of the AQI data.
Delhi’s AQI monitoring stations are crucial for providing accurate air quality readings. However, the evidence does not specify the exact number of stations that have gone offline or the duration of the outage.
The article from The New Indian Express mentions that the monitoring stations going offline amid peak Diwali pollution has raised concerns over the accuracy of AQI data. The Diwali festival is known for its high levels of air pollution due to fireworks and other activities.
The exact impact of the monitoring stations going offline on the AQI data is not specified in the evidence. The article highlights the need for reliable AQI data during peak pollution periods.