Mumbai Air Quality Hits 'Very Poor' at AQI 322 as Delhi Logs Cleanest October in a Decade

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Mumbai's air quality reached the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 322. Officials and the source report attribute the pollution to a mix of construction dust, weak wind speeds, and garbage burning. Emissions from crop fires in nearby regions and leftover smoke from firecrackers also contributed to the decline. In contrast, Delhi recorded its best October 24 air quality in ten years. The article presents these figures as a snapshot of the day's conditions across the two cities.

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