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Delhi Chokes As Air Quality Turns 'Very Poor' For First Time This Season

By NDTV Top Stories · Published by Everything Blog

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Air quality in Delhi has deteriorated into the "Very Poor" category for the first time this season. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), PM2.5 has remained the dominant pollutant across the national capital.

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Air quality in Delhi has deteriorated into the "Very Poor" category for the first time th…: Air quality in Delhi has deteriorated into the "Very Poor" category for the first time this season.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), PM2.5 has remained the dominant…: According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), PM2.5 has remained the dominant pollutant across the national capital.

PM2.5 remained the dominant pollutant in the national capital, the CPCB said.

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Delhi Chokes As Air Quality Turns 'Very Poor' For First Time This Season

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