Delhi's Diwali pollution spike raises doubts as dozens of monitoring stations go offline

Delhi recorded its highest air pollution levels in five years during this Diwali festival. Many government air quality monitoring stations stopped reporting data at critical moments, leaving gaps in the record. Private monitoring agencies reported pollution readings well above those published by the government. This discrepancy has led to accusations that official data may have been manipulated. Experts stress that accurate air quality information is essential for protecting public health during pollution emergencies.