1st half of Dec saw cleanest air since AQI records began
Hindustan Times|December 16, 2024
The Capital has recorded its cleanest first half of December ever since the compilation of air quality index (AQI) started in 2015, recording just one "very poor" air day in the first half of the month and no "severe" air day, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
Jasjeev Gandhiok
1st half of Dec saw cleanest air since AQI records began

Besides, there were six "moderate" air days, which is also the highest number for December, and eight "poor" air days, according to CPCB.

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